The Assistant Director – Arts & Culture will lead the artistic and cultural ecosystem of Chandigarh University, Lucknow Campus, by identifying student talent, developing cultural clubs and societies, and delivering a vibrant year-round programme across performing, visual, literary, and traditional arts.

Educational Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Mass Communication, or a related discipline.
- A recognised record as a performer, artist, cultural producer, or arts professional will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in cultural programming, arts management, performing arts, or cultural activities within a higher education institution or cultural organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in managing cultural programmes, student clubs, artistic training, and large-scale cultural initiatives.
- Proven experience in preparing and leading student contingents for AIU zonal and national Youth Festivals or other recognised inter-university competitions.
- Experience in leading teams, coordinating trainers and visiting artists, and managing cultural resources and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

A. Cultural Clubs and Societies Management

- Establish, register, and govern cultural clubs and societies covering music, dance, theatre, fine arts, literature, photography, creative writing, and other relevant disciplines.
- Appoint faculty advisors and guide clubs in developing annual activity plans, budgets, and participation targets.
- Monitor club activities, student engagement, performance standards,



and compliance with university policies.

B. Talent Identification and Training

- Conduct talent identification drives and cultural auditions during student induction and throughout the academic year.
- Organise regular training sessions, rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship programmes with qualified trainers and visiting artists.

C. Cultural Calendar and Festival Content

- Develop and implement the annual cultural calendar covering performances, competitions, workshops, exhibitions, literary activities, and cultural celebrations.
- Curate artistic content for flagship university festivals, student orientation, convocation cultural segments, and other institutional occasions.
- Work closely with CEMD, which will lead production, technical execution, stage management, and logistics for major events.

D. Inter-University Competitions and Cultural Representation

- Identify, select, and prepare student contingents for AIU zonal and national Youth Festivals and other recognised inter-university competitions.
- Coordinate team composition, artistic direction, practice sessions, and performance reviews.
- Track competition results, awards, rankings,



and achievements to strengthen the university’s cultural representation.

E. Heritage, Traditional Arts and Cultural Partnerships

- Promote Indian classical music and dance, folk traditions, regional theatre, visual arts, literature, and other indigenous art forms.
- Develop cultural programmes that showcase the heritage of Awadh and Uttar Pradesh through performances, workshops, exhibitions, and festivals.
- Invite eminent artists and practitioners for guest lectures, demonstrations, mentorship, and cooperative cultural initiatives.

F. Student Welfare and Safe Cultural Participation

- Establish appropriate norms for rehearsal hours, late-evening activities, travel, accommodation, and student supervision.
- Ensure cultural activities are planned in a manner that protects student safety and academic commitments.
- Promote respectful conduct, inclusion, teamwork, and professional discipline during rehearsals, workshops, competitions, and performances.

Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be an experienced arts and culture professional with a strong background in cultural programming, performing arts, or institutional arts management. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to identify and nurture student talent, lead cultural teams, prepare university contingents for competitive events, and develop engaging cultural programmes.

Candidates with a verifiable record of leading student teams to AIU zonal or national Youth Festivals, recognised artistic achievements, and experience in higher education institutions will be preferred.

📌 Assistant Director - Arts & Culture (Unnao)
🏢 Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh
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