Industry Relations Lead

Role overview

Avanti Fellows is looking for an Industry Relations Lead to help improve career outcomes for first-generation, low-income students studying in leading Indian colleges. The role focuses on building and managing partnerships with companies, startups, and donors so that students can access internships and full-time jobs.

Key responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with hiring teams to stay aligned with their recruitment needs.
• Review job descriptions and use that insight to support student preparation and eligibility planning.
• Oversee the complete placement workflow, including shortlisting candidates and ensuring smooth onboarding.
• Maintain candidate tracking systems, dashboards, and placement records.
• Reach out proactively to grow the network of partner organizations.

What the role demands

• A self-driven professional with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong ability to analyze information, communicate clearly, and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort with Google Workspace and similar productivity tools.
• Readiness to travel and work closely with partners and internal teams.

Work environment and impact

The position is based in Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore and involves around 50% travel. It is suited to someone who can thrive in an environment that is fast-moving, loosely structured, and focused on solving problems creatively. The role works closely with internal teams and outside partners to create meaningful opportunities for students from government schools and help them move into high-growth careers.

Compensation

The compensation is described as competitive.