Manager ? Career Services

Job Summary

The role sits within the Chief Academic Services Office (CASO), responsible for student services and external engagement including industry engagement, international and research partnerships, careers placement, library services and student wellbeing. The Manager - Career Services will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong corporate relationships to enhance industry partnerships, student placements, internships, and executive education opportunities at UOY Mumbai. This role requires proactive engagement with industry leaders, managing corporate outreach initiatives, and ensuring the alignment of academic programs with industry needs. The incumbent will play a critical role in strengthening UOY Mumbai's reputation among recruiters and corporate partners.

Job Details

Position Title: Manager - Career Services

Location: University of York Mumbai

Department: Office of Chief Academic Service Officer

Reports To: Deputy Chief Academic Service Officer

Responsibilities

1. Corporate Relations Industry Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with senior professionals at CXO level, recruiters, and alumni across industries.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract top recruiters for final placements, summer internships, and live projects with a constant focus on Profiles Enhancement, Increasing the Avg. Package and stipend.
• Organize industry connect events, corporate conclaves, guest lectures, and panel discussions to facilitate academia-industry interactions.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with organizations for talent acquisition, research collaborations, and executive education programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate partners and ensure seamless communication.

2. Placement Internship Support

• Drive corporate participation in campus recruitment processes for both UOY Mumbai's UG and PG programs.
• Support students in placement preparedness, including resume building, mock interviews, and skill development workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty, the Deputy CASO, and relevant academic stakeholders to align curriculum with industry trends and employer expectations.
• Facilitate internship and live project opportunities that provide practical exposure to students.

3. Brand Building Corporate Outreach

• Lead employer branding initiatives to position UOY Mumbai as a preferred talent hub for recruiters across India with focus on major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
• Help to Develop marketing collateral, corporate brochures, and digital outreach materials to showcase UOY Mumbai's strengths.
• Represent UOY Mumbai in corporate forums, industry conferences, and networking events.
• Leverage alumni networks to strengthen corporate outreach and increase engagement opportunities.

4. Data Management Reporting

• Maintain and update a corporate database with recruiter information, hiring trends, and placement statistics.
• Prepare reports and presentations on placement trends, corporate feedback, and engagement metrics for leadership review.
• Analyse recruitment data to identify areas of improvement and strategize accordingly.

5. Executive Education Industry Collaboration

• Identify opportunities for executive education, management development programs, and industry certifications.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to co-create learning programs and training modules.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions between industry leaders and students to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications Experience

• MBA/Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, or a related field from a reputed institution.
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate relations, business development, placements, or a related domain, preferably in an academic or corporate training setup.
• Strong industry network and proven experience in managing corporate partnerships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in data analytics, CRM tools, and MS Office Suite.

Key Competencies

• Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking Business Acumen