Sr. Manager - University Collaboration and Student Admission

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead the expansion and setup of new University collaboration in terms of Allied and Health Care services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Business Development, Expansion, team building, student mobilization/student admission and stakeholder management, along with excellent communication and presentation skills and proficiency in Excel and AI tools.

The role requires extensive travel (2-3 weeks per month).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Execution to collaborate with universities to establish Allied and Healthcare service courses on behalf of OrionVersity which is a unit of Orion Edutech Pvt Ltd.

• Student Mobilization through B2B and B2C. Needs to have collaborations with admission partners and lead generation teams to meet the sharp targets intake-wise.

• Identify min NAAC A accredited universities and connect them to start courses on Allied and Healthcare services, where Orion would be Academic partner to run the program, admission partner of the university while the university would need to assess and certify the students.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices for training delivery.

• Operational Leadership & Team Management

• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team for training operations and business development.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure smooth training delivery.

• Monitor business performance, student enrollment, and financial sustainability. Learner Outreach & Enrollment

• Drive learner outreach and mobilization strategies to ensure optimal enrollment.

• Build partnerships with schools, colleges, career counselors, and community organizations for lead generation.

• Implement digital marketing & offline awareness campaigns to attract students. Stakeholder

• Coordination & Business Development.

• Develop partnerships with education and industry bodies to expand training initiatives.

• Collaborate with corporates and employers to enhance industry-relevant training programs.

• Ensure compliance with certification and accreditation requirements. Revenue & Business Growth.

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve enrolment and financial targets through learner-sponsored and corporate-sponsored programs.

• Optimize pricing, financing options, and funding models to enhance affordability and accessibility.

• Identify market trends and new business opportunities to scale operations.

• Needs to collaborate with Corporates and Health care institutions for Student placement and Internships.

Key Requirements

Qualification:

• Minimum Graduate, MBA preferred Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Retail Education Management. Proven ability to set up and scale skill development training centers. Strong knowledge of education, training, and corporate partnerships.

• Willingness to travel extensively (2-3 weeks per month) for business expansion and stakeholder engagement.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills Ability to effectively engage with stakeholders, institutions, and corporate partners.

• Business Development & Strategic Planning Expertise in expansion and revenue generation.

• Team Building & Leadership Ability to hire, train, and lead high-performing teams.

• Learner Outreach & Engagement Strong networks in education and skill development ecosystems.

• Proficiency in Excel & AI Tools Ability to analyse data, generate reports, and optimize operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder Management Experience in handling educational institutions, corporate, and government agencies.

• Financial Acumen Ability to manage centre budgets, P&L, and funding models. Most significantly, ability to mobilize students on a profit model for universities.