Partnerships & Alliances Specialist

University Living; Dadri; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

University Living seeks a dedicated professional to build and manage partnerships with universities, enhancing student engagement and service offerings. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and demonstrate self-motivation, with a background in EdTech or student services preferred. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams and the ability to identify new business opportunities.

Join a global student housing marketplace that supports students in finding valuable accommodations near their universities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to negotiate commercial agreements and partnership contracts.
• Experience in EdTech, Study Abroad, or Student Accommodation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage partnerships with universities and stakeholders.
• Identify and onboard service partners for students.
• Develop initiatives for business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for partnership success.
• Monitor and optimize partnership performance.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work in a team

Multitasking

Job description

University Living is a global student housing marketplace that helps international students find the best place to stay near university campuses around the world. Currently, our platform offers 1.75 Mn beds in 35K properties across 265+ international education hubs in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore & UAE. Students can consult a 24/7 support team of accommodation experts to discover, compare, and book value-for-money accommodation based on their budget, desired location, and other personal preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage partnerships with universities, educational institutions, and strategic stakeholders to drive business growth and student engagement.
• Identify, negotiate, and onboard value-added service partners, including flight booking, airport transfers, SIM cards, forex, travel insurance, banking, and other student-centric services.
• Develop and execute strategic alliance initiatives to expand the partner ecosystem and create new revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations) to ensure seamless implementation and success of partnership initiatives.
• Monitor partnership performance, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and identify opportunities to optimize and scale existing collaborations.

Required Skills:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation to work independently and with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to new and evolving processes.
• Hunting and farming of prospects and partners.
• Multitasking and inter-team coordination.

Preferred Experience:

• EdTech, Study Abroad, Student Accommodation, TravelTech, or Higher Education industry experience.
• Existing network within universities or student-focused service providers.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and partnership contracts.

Disclaimer:

The above roles and responsibilities are a basic requirement of the role, however not inclusive, and all related activities may be added as per the business needs and updated.