Program Manager - Career Development Office

Role Overview: As a Senior Manager/Manager (Program Manager) at the Career Development Office of Ashoka University, you will play a crucial role in helping students realize their professional aspirations. You will be responsible for managing and executing career preparatory programs, engaging with students, and facilitating structured interactions to align with student interests and sector trends. Your role will also involve coordinating with various student committees and supporting career buddy systems for final-year and pre-final-year students. Key Responsibilities: - Designing and leading the career track of Ashoka's Career Prep Program tailored to diverse majors and student interests - Ascertaining CPP requirements based on industry feedback, market trends, and students" aspirations - Integrating preparatory programs for placements, internships, and higher education - Planning and executing placement prep interventions across sectors such as Consulting, BFSI, Development, FMCG, E-commerce, and Tech - Engaging with Ashoka alumni for specific CPP sessions - Managing external vendors for CPP, if required - Managing student-wise CPP data and creating/updating CPP presentations for management and stakeholders - Facilitating structured interactions aligned to student interests and sector trends through 1:1s and small groups - Engaging with students through one-on-one career counseling, CPP town halls, and other activities - Counseling students on various career-related issues and managing the workshop calendar for student sessions - Coordinating with various student committees and supporting career buddy systems for final-year and pre-final-year students Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's/Master's degree (A Liberal Arts qualification will be an advantage) - 5 to 8 years of work experience in a relevant domain, including training, placement-internships, higher education, and career development - Experience in managing diverse learning and development programs for a large number of participants - Strong ability to translate Liberal Arts education into career language across interdisciplinary pathways - Ability to manage multiple partner relationships - Experience in running alumni engagement, employer workshops, or mentorship programs - Highly entrepreneurial and a self-starter - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously - Analytical mindset to track career prep engagement, impact, and student needs - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Social Media experience will be an added advantage,