Job Title: Senior Manager - Corporate Relations

Location: Greater Noida

Organization: Leading University

About the Organization:

Our client is a leading university recognized for its academic excellence, innovation, and industry-focused education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and online degree programs designed to equip learners with future-ready skills. With a strong commitment to enhancing student employability and strengthening industry-academia collaboration, the university is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Corporate Relations function.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager - Corporate Relations will be responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with corporate organizations, industry leaders, and key decision-makers to enhance campus placement opportunities, internships, industry collaborations, and talent development initiatives. The role requires a strong network within the corporate sector and the ability to drive meaningful partnerships that support student career outcomes and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Engagement & Relationship Management

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with CXOs, CHROs, HR Heads, Talent Acquisition leaders, and key stakeholders across industries.

- Identify, engage, and onboard new corporate partners for campus recruitment, internships, live projects, and industry-academia initiatives.

- Build strategic alliances with organizations to create sustainable placement and career opportunities for students.

- Represent the university at corporate forums, industry events, networking platforms, and professional associations.

2. Campus Placements & Career Services

- Drive campus placement initiatives by securing recruitment mandates from leading organizations.

- Coordinate end-to-end placement activities, including pre-placement talks, recruitment drives, interviews, assessment centers, and selection processes.

- Work closely with academic departments and career services teams to align student talent with industry requirements.

- Facilitate internship opportunities, management trainee programs, and graduate hiring initiatives.

3. Data Management & Reporting

- Maintain and update placement databases, employer records, and student employment data.

- Track placement performance metrics, hiring trends, and recruiter engagement activities.

- Prepare periodic MIS reports, placement analytics, and presentations for senior management.

4. Industry Collaboration & Employer Branding

- Strengthen the university's employer brand among corporate recruiters and industry partners.

- Identify opportunities for industry interactions, guest lectures, leadership talks, workshops, and collaborative projects.

- Support initiatives related to executive education, corporate training, and employee upskilling programs where applicable.

Qualifications:

- Master's Degree in Management, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related discipline.

- MBA from a recognized institution preferred.

Experience:

- 8-12 years of relevant experience in Corporate Relations, Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Talent Acquisition, Placement Management, or Industry Engagement.

- Proven track record of building corporate partnerships and driving placement outcomes in higher education, edtech, consulting, or related sectors.

- Strong network across corporates, HR leadership, and recruitment communities is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Corporate Relationship Management

- Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

- Stakeholder Management

- Campus Placement & Career Services

- Networking and Influencing Skills

- Event Planning and Execution

- Negotiation and Presentation Skills

- Data Analysis and Reporting

- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM/Placement Management Systems

Success Measures:

- Increase in the number of active corporate partnerships.

- Growth in campus placement opportunities and hiring mandates.

- Improvement in placement conversion rates and student employability outcomes.

- Enhanced recruiter engagement and employer satisfaction.

- Successful execution of placement drives and industry engagement initiatives.