Senior Manager - External Engagement

About Anant National University

Anant National University, India's Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.

Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.

Required Education Qualificatio

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  Graduate/Post Graduate in any strea

m.Years of Experien

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  Minimum 1012 years of experience in the relevant rol

es.Key Responsibility Areas (KR

• As)Plan and execute school and college outreach programmes across India to promote the University's undergraduate and postgraduate offerin
• gs.Build and sustain partnerships with career counsellors, schools, and coaching centres to drive student interest and applicatio
• ns.Conceptualise, plan, and execute external events such as education fairs, design conclaves, exhibitions, and partner mee
• ts.Handle all external relationships related to marketing and admissions, ensuring alignment with the University's outreach goa
• ls.Collaborate with the Office of Brand and Communication to ensure all outreach communication and event branding are consistent and aligned with Anant's brand identi
• ty.Lead, mentor, and monitor a pan-India outreach team to ensure territory and national-level goals are m
• et.Ensure daily MIS, dashboards, and reports are accurately maintained and shared with management to track outreach activities, leads, and outcom
• es.Use CRM tools (ExtraEdge/Meritto) and AI-based analytics to optimise outreach efficiency and partner engageme
• nt.Stay updated on the latest student-related trends, communication styles, and student expectations to design relevant engagement strategi
• es.Conduct interactive sessions, seminars, and workshops with students, parents, and influencers across Ind
• ia.Travel extensively for events, outreach, and relationship manageme

nt.Key Ski

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  Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal ski
• lls.Strategic planner with operational discipline and attention to det
• ail.Proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and AI-based engagement platfo
• rms.Strong relationship-building and negotiation ski
• lls.Self-starter, data-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorit