International Innovation Corps (IIC)
About the Trust
The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India, established in 2008 by alumnus of The University of Chicago. The objectives of the UChicago Trust are to provide opportunities for grants to support educational programs, research programs and activities for the betterment of India.
About the Unit
The International Innovation Corps (IIC) is a social impact program that operates out of the University of Chicago Trust in India. The IIC, founded in 2013, recruits and places high-performing young professionals with up to five years of experience and top-tier academic backgrounds from India, on teams that work on-site with governments and foundations to implement large-scale projects to address India’s most critical development challenges. The program aims at creating scalable, sustainable, and long-term social impact. IIC teams design interventions, pilot solutions, implement and iterate, and record and scale best practices by engaging stakeholders through having direct impact on the ground in complex multi-stakeholder.
Job Overview
The Program Associate will play a pivotal role in managing talent and supporting the operations of IIC’s Fellowship program. The position focuses on recruitment, training, event coordination, and grant management, ensuring the smooth running of the Fellowship program.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment processes, including applications, interviews, and onboarding.
- Support training programs aimed at the Fellows' professional and personal development.
- Oversee operations, contracts, and logistics across various Fellowship projects.
- Assist in recruitment activities and external communications regarding project outcomes.
- Organize and attend key IIC events, such as conferences and seminars.
- Increase IIC’s visibility and manage relationships with government and foundation partners.
- Handle external vendor invoicing and streamline grant administration.
- Research and track funding opportunities, prepare funding budgets, and manage grant applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Talent Management, Operations, or Grant Management.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in high-stress, multi-stakeholder environments.
How to Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and references via the application link.
