Senior Manager - Academia Relations Vertical Manager

Position Overview

The Senior Manager Academia Relations vertical will lead institutional outreach and partnerships to promote Bharat Careerconnect Solutions (BCS) initiatives, including the BCS Portal, subscription-based skill training programs, and placement drives. The role combines relationship management with educational institutions, academic coordination, documentation, and financial accountability to drive revenue and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Education System & Policy Expertise - Understand state-wise education systems, organograms, and institutional hierarchies. - Frame policies and SOPs tailored to regional academic structures and government mandates. - Stay updated on academic calendars, exam schedules, and curriculum changes across states.

2. Institutional Engagement & Onboarding - Build strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, and vocational institutions. - Formalize collaborations through MoUs and agreements with academic and administrative heads. - Maintain detailed stakeholder files including institutional profiles, contact logs, Email Correspondence & Communication and engagement history and achieve monthly/quarterly outreach targets (number of institutions contacted and onboarded).

3. Program Design & Innovation - Design skilling programs aligned with emerging technologies and current employment trends. - Ideate and pilot new formats (e.g., micro-skilling, hybrid bootcamps, tech-enabled learning). - Customize offerings based on institutional needs and student demographics.

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5. Digital Portal Contribution - Collaborate with tech teams to enhance the skilling portal’s relevance and usability. - Integrate institutional feedback, training modules, and placement workflows into the portal. - Drive adoption of the portal across partner institutions and monitor engagement metrics

. 6. Regulatory & Government Liaison - Liaise with state education departments, and other regulatory bodies. Track policy updates and integrate them into program design and execution.

7. Training Promotion & Execution - Pitch training programs to academic stakeholders through impactful presentations. Organize webinars, workshops, and demo sessions for students and faculty. Coordinate with internal teams for smooth delivery and feedback collection.

8. Placement Drive Facilitation - Collaborate with corporates and institutions to organize job fairs and placement drives. Manage logistics, student mobilization, and company coordination.

9. Representation & Collaboration - Represent the organization at educational summits, expos, and government forums. Work with marketing teams to co-create brochures, decks, and social media content.

Skills & Competencies

1. Deep understanding of state education systems and regulatory frameworks Strategic thinking and policy formulation 10th ,12th, ITI,Diploma, UG, PG,Short term NSQF Training and..etc
2. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills - Google Workspace proficiency (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) , Professional documentation and email writing
3. Time management and multitasking
4. Negotiation and Convincing skills to coordinate
5. Awareness of emerging technologies and skilling trends - Experience in digital platforms or portal-based interventions
6. Languages proficiency in Kannada and English is preferred

Qualifications

1. Any Degree with relevant experience.
2. Specialized programs in educational leadership and management/ educational policy and planning.
3. 5+ years of experience in academia relations, skilling, CSR, or government liaison - Proven track record in policy framing, institutional partnerships, and program execution
4. Experience contributing to digital platforms or skilling portals is a strong advantage

Long-Term Vision We are looking for someone who is committed to building long-term impact. This is not just a job—it’s a mission. If you’re passionate about transforming lives through education and skilling, and want to grow with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion