Job Opening – Sr. Manager / Asst. Director Corporate Relations (Industry Domain-Specific)

Job Location - Mumbai

(Domain examples: BFSI, Technology, Design, Consulting, Business, Media & Communication, FinTech, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Product, etc.)

Role Purpose

To independently build, manage, and grow corporate relationships within a defined industry domain, enabling internships, live projects, placements, industry mentoring, and career outcomes for university students, while strengthening the University's industry credibility.

Reporting

Reports to: Head – Career Services / Industry Engagement (as applicable)

Role Type: Individual Contributor (No team management)

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 Profile

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
5–10 years of experience in corporate relations, talent acquisition, HR, industry partnerships, or business development within a specific industry domain.
Strong existing corporate network in the assigned domain is highly preferred.
Proven success in an individual contributor, outcome-driven role.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent corporate communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Strong understanding of industry roles, hiring practices, and skill requirements.
High level of ownership, professionalism, and accountability.
Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
Strong data discipline and comfort with CRM / placement tracking tools.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Number and quality of active corporate partners (domain-specific)
Internships, live projects, and placement opportunities generated
Student placement outcomes and role relevance
Repeat hiring and partner satisfaction
Data accuracy and reporting discipline

What Success Looks Like

A strong, visible industry footprint in the assigned domain
Consistent, high-quality career opportunities for students
Trusted, long-term corporate partnerships rather than one-off hiring
Clear alignment between academic outcomes and industry expectations