Assistant Manager

Who we are

The N.S.Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) is IIM Bangalore’s startup hub and incubation centre. The centre is structured as a section-8 not-for-profit entity. NSRCEL’s mission is to support ventures in the start-up ecosystem that demonstrate potential to create significant economic and societal impact. NSRCEL works across multiple program tracks and partners with corporates, government and ecosystem stakeholders to support entrepreneurs and startups.

Job Overview

As an Assistant Manager for the Women Startup Program, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and overseeing initiatives that empower and support women entrepreneurs. You will be responsible for the successful execution of the program, ensuring its alignment with organizational goals and the positive impact on the startups.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

Program Coordination:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of program activities, events, and workshops.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration among founders, mentors, and stakeholders.
• Work with the internal cross-functional teams to synergize efforts towards entrepreneurial growth.

Mentorship Support:

• Coordinate mentorship initiatives by matching mentors with program participants based on expertise and needs.
• Facilitate communication and feedback between mentors and mentees to enhance the mentorship experience.

Founders Engagement:

• Act as a liaison between founders and external resources, providing support and guidance.
• Foster a sense of community by organizing networking events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and collaborative activities.
• Provide strategic guidance to founders, assisting them in developing and refining business strategies, tracking their learning curve.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate records of founder’s milestones, and achievements.
• Document reports and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and founders progress.

Resource Assistance:

• Assist startups in identifying and accessing relevant resources, including funding opportunities, training programs, and support services.
• Collaborate with external partners to provide additional resources and opportunities for program participants.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance the overall impact and reach of the Women Startup Program.
• Support the creation of new program components to address the evolving needs of women entrepreneurs.
• Monitor progress across key tracks, identify potential challenges and dependencies, and proactively address bottlenecks to ensure smooth execution.
• Track outcomes and deliverables across assigned workstreams, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with the program’s strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies to strengthen program delivery and impact.

Event Management:

• Design and implement the planning and execution of events, including sessions, workshops, bootcamps, and demo days.
• Ensure events align with program objectives and provide value to participants.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with program stakeholders, including founders, mentors, investors, and partners.
• Respond to inquiries, feedback, and requests from various stakeholders promptly.
• Act as a point of coordination between program teams and support functions to resolve operational dependencies and address bottlenecks.