Corporate Relations Manager

Company Description

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