Ashoka University - Director - Outreach - Career Development Office

About Ashoka University :
- Ashoka University -India's premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university. An institution that has become a beacon of academic excellence in less than 10 years since its inception.

- At Ashoka, we encourage you to embrace the new, push the boundaries for continuous learning, and adapt to a world of constant change Because we believe that each Ashokan is capable of becoming a thought leader.
As part of our thriving and committed workforce, you will :
Be Mission-Driven : Champion interdisciplinary learning, innovative pedagogy, and academic rigor to transform Indian higher education.
Think Strategically : Collaborate with visionary minds to shape the future of higher education through strategic planning and a forward-thinking approach.
Act Authentically: Embrace authenticity and integrity, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is valued.
Take Accountability: Own your work and drive positive change, as an empowering individual seeking to make a meaningful contribution.
Build Collaboration: Experience the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, working collectively towards our shared goals.
Deliver Excellence:

Strive for excellence in all aspects, upholding the highest standards of academic excellence, student support, and professional development opportunities.
At Ashoka University, we are on a mission to redefine higher education and create a remarkable space where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a pioneering force in interdisciplinary learning, we continually grow and adapt to stay at the forefront of educational excellence with emphasis on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our philosophy revolves around care, well-being, and connection, which are deeply embedded in everything we do.
When you join our community, you become part of an extraordinary journey in which you can unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact. Where education empowers, where innovation thrives, and where excellence and humility coexist. We truly believe the world will enrich itself when there is progress with purpose.
Key Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an annual outreach strategy to achieve the overall objective of the Career Development Office - placing Ashoka students in roles that match their abilities with the requirements of global top organizations.
- Drive outreach and overall management of the team and ensure the team targets are met.
- Should already have a strong network of CXOs in top organizations.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with the current recruiters and drive registration of top recruiters in the list of Ashoka campus recruiters.
- Ensuring regular engagements with current and potential recruiters through major events and interactions with stakeholders of the institute. Driving the increase in the number of contact points in any recruiting company.
- Devise and implement a plan for high-quality and volume of job offers and new career options for the students.
- Remain connected with the students and representatives of student bodies to understand their aspirations and career choices.
- Prepare weekly/monthly/annual status reports about activities and results.
- Organize, attend, and participate in events advocating for Ashoka University in the western region.
- Develop and implement all outreach and marketing activities, campaigns, and strategies.
- Build capacity, capability and maintain motivation among his/her team.
Key Skills required:
- 12-20 years of experience as an individual contributor in sales and deal closures
- Sales/Key Account Management experience
- Able to work on the CRM platform, create and finesse documents and pitch documents as required.
- Highly entrepreneurial, self-starter
- Extremely articulate and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to manage multiple partner relationships.
- Excellent people, project, and time management skills.
- Self-motivated with an ability to work under stress and stringent timelines.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and multitasking
- Deep understanding of working in the education/edtech sector and the challenges it presents in placing large numbers of students is preferred.
- Experience working with and mentoring young people, facilitating workshops and learning journeys would be preferred.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's Degree/Master's or equivalent
- Minimum 12-20 years of experience with premier organizations
Skill Sets:
- Excellent English communication skills
- Comfortable with Ambiguity
- Proactive and self-driven, can handle individual contributor role.
- Strong relationship management skills
- Aptitude for working in Higher Education
- Key Account management with Sales and Business Development experience