CSR Cell Lead Manager CTC: ₹12 Lakhs p.a. | Location: University Campus Cell / Unit: CSR Cell — University

Reports To: CSR Lead

Location: University Campus

CTC: ₹12 Lakhs p.a. ABOUT THE CSR CELL The CSR Cell is an independent unit within the University, dedicated to building structured corporate social responsibility partnerships with companies, foundations, and industry bodies. The Cell focuses on channeling CSR funding into scholarships, skill development programs, and employability initiatives that benefit students — particularly those from underserved and economically weaker communities.

The Cell operates with full autonomy, managing its own outreach, proposals, compliance, and impact measurement — functioning as a professional fundraising and partnership unit embedded within the University ecosystem. ROLE PURPOSE To manage the day-to-day operations of the CSR Cell — keeping the partnership pipeline moving, ensuring all documentation and compliance are in order, and providing operational support that frees the CSR Lead and Partnership Managers to focus on relationship-building and conversions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Run day-to-day CSR Cell operations — task allocation, scheduling, and progress tracking

Maintain the corporate partnership pipeline tracker and CRM with up-to-date information

Coordinate across Partnership Managers and the Impact M&E; Manager to ensure timeline adherence

Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the CSR Lead and University administration

Liaise with the University Accounts and Legal departments on MoU execution and fund utilization records

Manage all CSR Cell files — MoUs, CAF registration, CSR-2 submissions, compliance records

Coordinate onboarding, induction, and initial training of new CSR Cell staff

Oversee data integrity of the CSR impact tracking system

Ensure all statutory CSR reports and donor deliverables are submitted on time





Handle internal communications and coordinate logistics for corporate visits to the University campus QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduate / Postgraduate in Business Administration, Social Work, Development Studies, or related field

3–6 years of experience in operations, project management, or administration within an NGO, university, or social enterprise

Experience of supporting a CSR, development, or institutional fundraising team is strongly preferred

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM tools

Working knowledge of CSR compliance documentation under Companies Act 2013

Clear, professional communication in English and Hindi (written and verbal) KEY SKILLS Operations management — juggling multiple workstreams without dropping the ball

Attention to detail for MoUs, compliance records, and financial trackers

CRM and project management tools (Zoho, Salesforce, Asana, or similar)

Reporting and dashboard creation for internal and leadership audiences

Team coordination and follow-through across multiple stakeholders

Discretion in managing sensitive donor and financial information KPIs / SUCCESS METRICS 01] Zero missed deadlines on proposal submissions and compliance filings

02] Pipeline tracker updated every week with no data gaps

03] All new CSR Cell staff fully onboarded within 2 weeks of joining

04] Monthly internal reports submitted by the 3rd working day of each month

05] 100% of donor deliverables dispatched on the committed date HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may email their updated resume, educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, record of experience of supporting a CSR, development, or institutional fundraising team and a brief cover letter to [email protected] LAST DATE FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION: 05/08/2026 The University is an equal chance employer. We strongly encourage applications from women and candidates from underrepresented communities.

📌 CSR Cell Lead Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Vishwakarma University - VU
📍 Maharashtra