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 sectorto 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 industrydomain.
- Build strong working relationships with CXOs, HR leaders, talent acquisitionheads, founders, and functional leaders.
- Position University as a credible, long-term talent and capabilitypartner.
Internships, Live Projects & Placements
- Source and secure internships, live projects, apprenticeships, and full-timeroles aligned to academic programs.
- Work closely with corporates to define role descriptions, skill expectations, andhiring timelines.
- Facilitate interviews, assessments, selection processes, and offer closures.
Industry Integration & Student Readiness
- Enable guest lectures, industry workshops, masterclasses, site visits, andmentorships from corporate partners.
- Provide domain insights to help align student skill development, portfolios, andcareer readiness.
- Collaborate with academic teams to ensure industry relevance of curriculum andoutcomes (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 acrossinternships, hiring, and projects.
- Convert transactional hiring relationships into strategic, multi-touch partnerships.
Data, Reporting & Outcome Tracking
- Track corporate engagement, opportunities, student participation, and placements incareer 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
- 510 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
