Sr, Manager - Career Management Services

Company Description Universal Ai University, located on a 40-acre campus in the valley of Karjat, is India's first AI-focused university promoted by the country's first Green B-School and led by a Global CEO. The university blends character development with advanced technology, emphasizing experiential and immersive learning supported by strong industry partnerships and endorsements from 60 global CEOs. Its CMAPS framework (Collaborative Multidisciplinary Approach to Problem Solving) prepares graduates for dynamic, high-growth career paths across AI & Future Technologies, Business & Management, Design, Sound, and Liberal Arts. Guided by the principles of Professionalism, Passion, and Purpose, and a commitment to the triple bottom line (People, Planet, Prosperity), the university focuses on meaningful social, environmental, and economic impact. World-class facilities, renowned faculty, and an innovative curriculum ensure students gain leading-edge expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
Role Description The Sr. Manager – Career Management Services is a full-time, on-site role based in Karjat, responsible for leading the university's student career development and placement initiatives. This role oversees the design and delivery of career counseling programs, employability training modules, and coaching sessions that prepare students for internships, campus placements, and global opportunities. The Sr. Manager builds and maintains relationships with employers, industry partners, and alumni to expand career pathways and enhance placement outcomes. Daily activities include managing a small team, reviewing student career plans, organizing workshops and recruitment drives, tracking placement metrics, and collaborating with academic leaders to integrate career readiness into the curriculum. The role also involves continuous improvement of career services processes, leveraging data and feedback to refine strategies that support diverse career goals.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Career Counseling and Coaching skills to support students in defining goals, building career plans, and navigating job and internship opportunities.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, faculty, employers, and alumni, and deliver clear presentations and workshops.
• Candidates should possess effective Team Management and Training skills to lead career services staff, coordinate programs, and facilitate skill-building sessions for students.
• Candidates should ideally have experience in higher education career services, talent acquisition, or corporate learning and development.
• Candidates should have strong stakeholder management, networking, and relationship-building abilities with recruiters and industry partners.
• Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in using career management tools, job portals, and basic data analysis to track outcomes and improve services.
• A postgraduate degree in Management, Psychology, Education, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred, along with prior experience in a leadership role in career services.