The Regional Manager – Corporate Relations & Outreach will be responsible for strengthening industry-academia engagement, enhancing placement and internship opportunities, and expanding the university’s brand visibility across corporates and feeder schools in South India. The role demands a strategic blend of corporate relationship management, outreach execution, and partnership development to drive tangible outcomes such as placements, internships, academic collaborations, alumni connect and funnel for admissions.

1. Corporate Relations & Placement Engagement

• Develop and strengthen relationships with corporates for internships and final placements
• Identify, engage, and on board new recruiters across sectors
• Drive sustained engagement with existing recruiters to ensure repeat participation
• Build strong connects with HR leaders, business heads, and industry stakeholders

2. Industry Partnerships & MoUs

• Initiate and formalize strategic MoUs with corporates and organizations
• Ensure MoUs translate into measurable deliverables such as:
  • Value-added certification programs
  • Industry-led workshops and boot camps
  • Guest lectures and leadership sessions
  • Live projects and research collaborations
• Track execution and impact of all partnerships

3. School Outreach & Admissions Support

• Establish partnerships with schools and junior colleges across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and nearby regions
• Conduct:
  • Career awareness sessions
  • Program presentations
  • Engagement with Principals, counsellors, and educators
• Support admissions outreach through lead generation and brand positioning

4. Events, Exhibitions & Brand Representation

• Represent DAU at:
  • Education fairs and exhibitions
  • Industry forums and conclaves
  • Outreach events and institutional collaborations
• Plan and execute regional outreach initiatives to enhance brand visibility

5. Internal Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Placement Cell
  • Admissions & Marketing teams
  • Faculty and academic leadership
• Ensure seamless coordination for corporate visits, outreach activities, and partnership execution

Education

• MBA / PGDM (Marketing / HR / Business Development preferred)

Experience

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in:
  • Corporate Relations
  • Campus Placements
  • Academic Outreach

• Strong corporate networking and relationship management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Negotiation and partnership-building ability
• Data-driven approach to performance tracking
• Willingness to travel extensively