Manager - Corporate Relations

• Building and maintaining relationships with key industry leaders and HR professionals.
• Expanding the network of corporate partners through regular outreach and engagement.
• Establishing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading organizations to promote student training, internships, and placement opportunities.

Your role will also include focusing on placement and internship support by:

• Developing and implementing strategies to increase campus placement rates.
• Organizing pre-placement talks, campus interviews, and industry-specific recruitment drives.
• Facilitating summer internships, industrial visits, and live projects to enhance industry exposure for students.

In addition, you will be responsible for CSR fund mobilization:

• Identifying potential corporate partners for CSR funding aligned with the university's goals.
• Preparing and presenting detailed project proposals to secure CSR funding for infrastructure, skill development, and student training programs.
• Ensuring proper fund utilization, reporting, and compliance with CSR guidelines.
• Building long-term relationships with CSR sponsors through regular updates and outcome reports.

Furthermore, your role will involve Center of Excellence (CoE) development by:

• Initiating and establishing industry-sponsored Centres of Excellence (CoEs) focused on advanced research, skill development, and innovation.
• Collaborating with corporate sponsors to design the infrastructure, curriculum, and operational model of the CoE.
• Ensuring the CoE serves as a hub for industry-academia collaboration, providing students with hands-on training and exposure to industry projects.
• Monitoring the performance and impact of the CoE, ensuring its long-term sustainability and relevance.

You will also be responsible for event management and industry connect by:

• Organizing job fairs, industry summits, and networking events to strengthen corporate relationships.
• Ensuring the participation of top industry leaders and recruiters in campus events.
• Evaluating the success of events and using feedback to enhance future engagement.

Your eligibility criteria for this role include:

• Educational Qualification: Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources (HR), Marketing, or a related field. Additional certifications in Corporate Relations, Business Development, or Strategic Management will be an advantage.
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in corporate relations, business development, or placement-related roles.
• Key Skills and Competencies: Strong networking skills, excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, strategic thinking, ability to manage multiple projects, proficiency in data analysis, among others.
• Personal Attributes: Leadership qualities, professionalism, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to student career development and university-industry partnerships.

Preferred industry exposure includes prior experience in educational institutions, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and handling placement drives and career development programs.,