About University and the Role
Founded more than five centuries ago, the University of Aberdeen is a leading research institution that drives innovation and prepares students for future careers. It is ranked 2nd in Scotland and 12th in the UK in the 2025 Guardian University Guide and is listed among the top 250 universities worldwide in the 2025 QS and Times Higher Education rankings.
The University of Aberdeen will open its Mumbai campus in Powai in September 2026. At launch, it will offer six programmes: four-year undergraduate degrees in Computing, Data Science, Economics, and Business Management, along with one-year master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Business Administration.
We are seeking a proactive, relationship driven Manager/Sr Manager Career Success & Corporate Engagement to support student career services, employer partnerships, internships, and recruitment activities. This role plays a central part in connecting students with industry opportunities, enhancing employability outcomes, and cultivating strong corporate relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Career Services & Student Support
- Provide career counselling, guidance, and advisory support to students across programmes.
- Conduct workshops, seminars, and training on résumé building, interview skills, job search strategies, and professional development.
- Maintain student career records, progress tracking, and employability dashboards.
Corporate Engagement & Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with recruiters, industry leaders, corporates, and sector bodies.
- Identify internship, placement, and project opportunities across industries.
- Engage employers through campus visits, recruitment drives, networking sessions, and industry events.
Internships, Placements & Recruitment
- Coordinate the full lifecycle of student internships and final placements.
- Facilitate pre-placement talks, assessments, interview coordination, and onboarding support.
- Collaborate with academic teams to align industry opportunities with programme needs.
Industry Insights & Market Intelligence
- Track job market trends, emerging roles, and skills in demand.
- Share insights with academic leadership to support curriculum relevance.
- Build employer feedback loops to enhance student preparedness and programme quality.
Events & Ecosystem Building
- Organize placement drives, corporate conclaves, leadership talks, and networking platforms.
- Coordinate alumni interactions, mentorship initiatives, and professional communities of practice.
Operations, Data & Reporting
- Maintain updated databases of employers, job postings, and placement outcomes.
- Track KPIs, student outcomes, engagement metrics, and industry participation.
- Support accreditation-related documentation and reporting needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Education, or related fields.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in career services, corporate relations, recruitment, placement coordination, or related functions.
Required Skills
- Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to match students skills with employer needs and opportunities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and career‑services platforms.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple events and stakeholders.
- Analytical ability to track outcomes, generate reports, and interpret employability data.
- Problem‑solving and student‑centric approach.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across academic and administrative teams
Why Join Us
- Join the founding team of a leading UK university establishing a centre of academic excellence in India.
- Play a key role in expanding world-class opportunities for students in India.
- Contribute to building high-quality team, culture, and impact within a mission-driven, collaborative environment.
- Access competitive compensation and benefits.
