We're Hiring | General Manager – Corporate Relations & Career Services (Individual Contributor Role)
Location: GLA University, Greater Noida (Extensive travel as required)
Lead from the Front. Own the Outcomes. Build the Network.
We are looking for a high-energy, hands-on leader who thrives in execution and market engagement. This is a Senior Individual Contributor role not a desk job, not a coordination role — but a front-line, revenue-impacting, industry-facing mandate.
If you are someone who personally builds corporate partnerships, closes hiring mandates, and takes ownership of placement outcomes, - this role is for you.
Job Summary
The General Manager – Corporate Relations & Career Services will function as a senior individual contributor responsible for personally driving the following:
- Corporate partnerships
- Recruiter acquisition
- Placements & internships
- Student employability outcomes
You will act as the face of the university with corporates while collaborating closely with Deans, faculty, placement coordinators, and academic stakeholders.
This role emphasizes:
Execution
Ownership
Market penetration
Measurable outcomes
Strong stakeholder management
Core Role Orientation (IC Focus)
- Personally hunt, onboard, and manage recruiter relationships
- Directly own placement and internship outcomes
- Act as a strategic connector between industry and academia
- Drive student career readiness initiatives hands-on
- Operate with high autonomy and accountability
Key Responsibilities
1 Corporate Relations & Recruiter Acquisition (Hands-On)
- Independently identify, approach, and onboard corporates, MNCs, and marquee brands
- Build long-term relationships with CXOs, CHROs, Talent Heads & business leaders
- Represent GLA University in corporate meetings & industry forums
- Develop sector-focused recruitment pipelines
- Continuously expand a high-quality industry database
2 Campus Placements & Internships (Execution Ownership)
- Personally coordinate and execute placement drives & internship programs
- Ensure placement targets through direct engagement & follow-ups
- Facilitate final placements, internships, live projects & industry assignments
- Ensure ethical, transparent, student-centric processes
- Drive recruiter satisfaction & repeat hiring
3 Student Career Development & Employability
- Mentor students on career planning & interview readiness
- Conduct mock interviews, resume clinics & workshops
- Enable internships & workplace-readiness initiatives
4 Industry–Academia Engagement
- Coordinate guest lectures, conclaves & networking sessions
- Align curriculum with industry needs
- Provide structured industry feedback to academic teams
- Facilitate industry visits & engagement programs
5 Strategic Market & Employer Development
- Expand recruiter base across priority sectors
- Identify emerging hiring trends & new-age roles
- Develop tailored engagement proposals
- Penetrate new employer markets through direct outreach
6 Data, Reporting & Governance
- Maintain accurate placement & recruiter engagement data
- Track recruiter onboarding, salary trends & repeat rates.
- Prepare leadership dashboards & accreditation reports
- Ensure policy compliance & ethical standards
7 Internal Collaboration
- Partner with Deans, HODs & academic teams
- Act as a bridge between students, faculty & corporates
- Support cross-school placement goals
- Take ownership of aligned institutional responsibilities
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Recruiter onboarding (number & quality)
- Placement & internship conversion rates
- Program-wise & sector-wise outcomes
- Recruiter satisfaction & repeat hiring
- Student employability readiness
- Depth of industry engagement
Key Competencies
- Proven individual contributor success in placements/corporate relations
- Strong network with hiring managers & decision-makers
- High ownership & execution mindset
- Strong negotiation & closure skills
- Excellent communication & presentation ability
- Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Comfort with stretched targets & timelines
- Strong market & industry awareness
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's degree in Management or relevant discipline
- 8–15 years of hands-on experience in Corporate Relations, Placements, Career Services, Talent Acquisition, or Industry-facing roles.
- University–Industry ecosystem exposure preferred
- Strong connections across Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Law, Medical Business, Retail, or allied sectors
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) & CRM tools
- Active professional presence on social platforms
- Willingness to travel extensively
Role Nature
- Senior Individual Contributor
- Minimal people management
- High autonomy & accountability
- Outcome-driven, market-facing mandate
Remuneration
Remuneration shall not be a constraint for the right candidate.
We value impact.
If you are a network builder, deal closer, and outcome driver ready to take full ownership of placements and corporate partnerships - we would love to connect.
Website: https://www.gla.ac.in/info/common/
