Academic Outreach Manager

Saras AI,

Job Overview:

Saras AI Institute is seeking a Campus Outreach & Partnership Manager to lead and expand our institutional engagement efforts with schools, colleges, and universities. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of initiating and executing successful academic collaborations, on-campus programs, and student engagement initiatives. This role will play a key part in increasing the visibility and adoption of our AI education programs across educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, approach, and build strong relationships with decision-makers(principals, deans, placement officers, directors) at colleges, universities, and schools.
• Pitch Saras AI Institute’s offerings include dual degree options, certification programs, masterclasses, and AI bootcamps tailored for students.
• Drive end-to-end partnership lifecycle: outreach, meetings, negotiations, MoU finalization, and post-signing activation.
• Plan and implement student engagement programs on campuses (seminars, workshops, bootcamps, career guidance sessions, etc.).
• Own the target of onboarding 20–30 new institutions per quarter and ensuring a minimum threshold of student enrollments from each partnership.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth program implementation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports on partnership progress, status, and lead conversion.
• Represent Saras AI Institute at academic conferences, education fairs, and relevant on-ground outreach events.
• Recruit and manage Campus Ambassadors and local student representatives to drive deeper engagement within institutions.