Manager – School Relations & Partnerships

About the Role

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences is hiring an experienced professional to forge and enhance collaborations with schools, educational institutions, and key influencers throughout India. This position emphasizes creating strategic partnerships, spearheading school engagement programs, and facilitating student admissions via institutional linkages.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong ties with school principals, correspondents, management bodies, teachers, and other educational institutions.
• Expand and nurture a comprehensive network of schools and partnering institutions nationwide.
• Design and implement school outreach initiatives including career guidance sessions, seminars, workshops, and on-campus engagement activities.
• Identify potential new partners, including coaching institutes, NGOs, and educational organizations, and onboard them effectively.
• Collaborate with the Admissions team to generate admission leads through established school partnerships.
• Coordinate school visits, campus tours, and promotional events to boost institutional presence.
• Promote the academic programs and enhance the institution's brand visibility within assigned territories.
• Maintain accurate engagement records, prepare reports on activities, and meet outreach goals.
• Travel extensively across India to cultivate and reinforce relationships with institutional partners.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• MBA degree specializing in Marketing or a related discipline.
• Between 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in school relations, institutional relations, educational business development, school outreach, admissions, or educational partnerships.
• Possess a robust network with various school officials including principals and correspondents.
• Strong skills in communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Readiness to travel widely within India as needed.

Key Skills

School Relations, Institutional Partnerships, Business Development, Outreach Programs, Admissions Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Educational Marketing, Lead Generation, Territory Management, Strategic Relationship Building, Client Management.