Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Olive Mappers is a recruitment, training & consultancy firm. We serve as a strategic partner in talent connections, specializing in bridging the gap between large and medium corporates, startups, and professionals across diverse industries. Our expertise lies in empowering professionals aspiring for mid-management to CXO-level positions.
By seamlessly connecting employers with their ideal talents and guiding aspirants to fulfilling opportunities, we act as trusted confidants and committed matchmakers. Rooted in a profound understanding of individual needs, our mission revolves around facilitating meaningful connections and strategic partnerships
About our client
Our client is a leading, innovation-driven institution in the higher education sector, offering a range of forward-looking undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With a strong focus on academic excellence, industry relevance, and technology-enabled learning, the university is expanding its reach through online education initiatives.
Manager / Senior Manager – Corporate Relations (Education Industry)
Role Type: Strategic Individual Contributor
Function: Career Services / Industry Partnerships
Location Type: On-site
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Relations professional from the Education sector to lead industry engagement and admissions-related partnerships. The role requires a strong background in building corporate and institutional relationships, driving collaborations, and enabling internships, placements, and long-term partnerships with organizations connected to the education and skilling ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Relationship Development (Domain-Specific)
Identify, approach, and onboard corporate partners within the assigned industry domain.
Build strong working relationships with CXOs, HR leaders, talent acquisition heads, founders, and functional leaders.
Position University as a credible, long-term talent and capability partner.
Internships, Live Projects & Placements
Source and secure internships, live projects, apprenticeships, and full-time roles aligned to academic programs.
Work closely with corporates to define role descriptions, skill expectations, and hiring timelines.
Facilitate interviews, assessments, selection processes, and offer closures.
Industry Integration & Student Readiness
Enable guest lectures, industry workshops, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorships from corporate partners.
Provide domain insights to help align student skill development, portfolios, and career readiness.
Collaborate with academic teams to ensure industry relevance of curriculum and outcomes (without academic ownership).
Relationship Management & Account Growth
Act as the single point of contact for assigned corporate accounts.
Ensure partner satisfaction, repeat engagement, and account expansion across internships, hiring, and projects.
Convert transactional hiring relationships into strategic, multi-touch partnerships.
Data, Reporting & Outcome Tracking
Track corporate engagement, opportunities, student participation, and placements in career services / CRM systems.
Maintain accurate records of offers, CTCs, roles, domains, and hiring trends.
Share industry intelligence and market insights with internal stakeholders.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree mandatory;
Master's degree preferred in Management, HR, or related fields
Experience
5–10 years of experience in Corporate Relations within the Education Industry is mandatory
Proven background in institutional tie-ups, campus hiring, or education partnerships
Strong existing network across education and allied sectors
Skills & Competencies
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Strong corporate communication abilities
Understanding of education-industry hiring practices
High level of ownership and result orientation
Ability to work independently in a target-driven environment
Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and reporting systems
Key Performance Indicators
Number of education-industry partnerships onboard
Internships and placements enabled
Quality and relevance of roles generated
Partner satisfaction and repeat engagement
Outreach and admissions collaboration effectiveness
Data accuracy and timely reporting
Why This Role
High-ownership, impact-driven role at the intersection of industry and talent
Opportunity to build deep, domain-led corporate partnerships
Meaningful contribution to student career outcomes and industry engagement
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