Corporate Relations Manager

About the Role

As the Corporate Relations Manager, you will bridge the gap between academia and industry, cultivating relationships with corporate partners to enhance student employability and secure internship and full-time placement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Engagement & Partnership Development:
• Develop and manage relationships with companies, industries, and sectors to secure internship and job placement opportunities.
• Proactively engage with new employers and strengthen relationships with existing partners to build a robust network of hiring organizations.
• Organize industry networking events, career fairs, and campus recruitment drives.
• Employer Needs Analysis & Collaboration:
• Understand and analyze employer needs, hiring trends, and skill demands across industries.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to align student skills with industry expectations.
• Facilitate industry feedback on student performance to improve training programs and bridge skill gaps.
• Strategic Placements & Internship Programs:
• Create and implement strategies for high student placement rates in internships and full-time employment.
• Work with the placement team to match students with opportunities based on career goals and qualifications.
• Oversee summer internship programs, coordinating communication between employers, faculty, and students.
• Alumni & Industry Expert Engagement:
• Leverage alumni networks for mentoring, internships, and job placements.
• Engage industry leaders and alumni for guest lectures, panel discussions, and skill development workshops.
• Corporate Communication & Branding:
• Promote the university and its talent pool to corporate partners.
• Create and manage marketing materials, presentations, and newsletters for corporate partners.
• Placement Data & Impact Reporting:
• Maintain and track placement data, including student placements and employer feedback.
• Analyze data to assess placement trends and create reports on corporate relations activities.
• Collaboration with Career Services Team:
• Collaborate with training and career counseling teams to prepare students for placement.
• Provide insights on emerging skills to the training manager.
• Align corporate partnerships with the institution’s long-term vision and work with faculty to embed industry requirements into the curriculum.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Corporate Partnership Growth: Increase the number and diversity of industries represented by companies in placement and internship programs.
• Placement Success: Ensure high placement rates by aligning student preparation with corporate needs.
• Industry Feedback & Collaboration: Maintain an active feedback loop from corporate partners to improve the career services program.
• Student-Alumni-Industry Engagement: Facilitate meaningful interactions between students and alumni/industry leaders.
• Employer Branding & University Reputation: Enhance the institution's reputation by communicating student success and skills.