Job Description

Role Purpose:

The vision of CMR University is "To nurture creative thinkers who will drive positive global

change". This role is directly in line with the vision as it is focused on radically transforming

the way students approach problem solving. As part of the Dept. of Common Core

Curriculum, the Design Thinking Team is focused on developing a culture of innovation

among the students and faculty through planning and facilitating workshops for students

as well as faculty across all disciplines and streams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

? At CMR, Design Thinking is being offered as a credit course. Your key role would be to

facilitate Design Thinking workshops for students- this is currently in the form of an

intensive workshop delivered over 3-5 days per batch.

? As a facilitator, the role demands a deep understanding of Design Thinking, and an ability

to work well with students - creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere for promoting

creative thinking.

? Give students the methods and a toolbox they can use straightaway to empathise and find

problems, turn problems into opportunities for solutions, prototype and experiment and

create a roadmap for implementation

? The role may demand switching between online and offline mode of conducting

workshops- based on the need/ covid regulations- it requires an ability to connect with

students- switching from team to team in order to push their thinking.

? You will work closely with the Design Thinking Team on the curriculum - which is

constantly evolving based on feedback from the sessions, altering it to suit the needs of

every stream.

? At the end of every workshop, recording and uploading the assessments as well as other

administrative details in the college portal.

? Planning and executing faculty workshops, planning other events such as an exhibition/

hackathons/ sprints for students to collaborate outside the classroom space- activating

the Maker's space etc along with the Design Thinking Team.

? This role is very fulfilling and rewarding as you will get to work closely with students and

actually see a transformation over the course of the workshops. If you love teaching/ are

energized by working with students, this is a great opportunity for you.

Qualification & Professional Background:

? Strong facilitation skills is key.

? Is articulate, well-spoken and excellent at communication, especially at oral, visual and

written communication.

? An ability to work collaboratively- to give and receive feedback with grace ; ability to work

well cross-functionally.

? Passion for learning and relentless improvement; able to work comfortably under pressure in

a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

? Self-starter who takes initiative and is driven by new challenges

? Strong work ethic and rigorous attention to detail.

? Bachelors in any domain is mandatory (we may consider if you have the above skills along

with having done a course in Design Thinking)

? Preferred PG/ Masters in any design related field or Postgraduate qualifications in behavioral

or social sciences, such as psychology, anthropology, sociology, human factors or a related

subject area. Or MBA from B-School, or PG in management

? Course on Design Thinking with minimum work experience applying the concepts for 2-3 years

post the completion of the course is preferred

Required Skills & Core Competencies include:

? Facilitation skills

? Presentation skills- ability to create effective slides and present.

? Excellent communication skills.

? Design Thinking,

? Creative thinking

? User Research

? Empathy

? Experimentation

? Storytelling

? Ability to handle any challenge with grace

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift Morning shift
Work Location: In person