Business Development Intern

Dream2Reality; Chennai; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream2Reality in Chennai is seeking a proactive and organized individual to manage end-to-end student coordination, institutional communication, and operational support for international education activities. You will bridge students, universities, outreach partners, and the internal team to ensure smooth coordination and timely follow-ups.

You will handle CRM updates, assist in university/course shortlisting, schedule meetings, seminars, and campus events, and support multiple stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating student programs or education projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Proactive and self-driven with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end student processes for international study.
• Maintain regular communication with active and prospective students.
• Follow up on documents, actions, and application updates.
• Assist with university/course shortlisting using internal portals and CRM systems.
• Coordinate with Indian and foreign universities for meetings and MoU discussions.
• Support events such as seminars, webinars, study fairs, and campus activities.
• Maintain student records and CRM updates, ensuring accurate process tracking.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow-up & coordination

Ownership mindset

Organizational skills

CRM familiarity

Google Workspace

Email communication

Tools

CRM tools

Google Workspace

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, organized, and communication-oriented individual to handle end-to-end student coordination, institutional communication, and operational support for international education activities.

The role involves acting as a bridge between students, universities, outreach partners, and the internal team to ensure smooth coordination, timely follow-ups, and successful execution of student processes and institutional engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Student Coordination & Support

• Handle end-to-end coordination for students interested in studying abroad
• Maintain regular communication with active, potential, and pipeline students
• Follow up consistently regarding documents, pending actions, application updates, and process completion
• Ensure all information shared by the internal team is clearly communicated and implemented by students
• Assist students with university/course shortlisting using internal portals and CRM systems
• Provide timely support and updates throughout the admission process

Institutional & University Coordination

• Coordinate with Indian and foreign universities regarding meetings, seminars, collaborations, and partnership discussions
• Fix appointments and follow up for potential MoU discussions and institutional collaborations
• Support communication between university delegates and the Managing Director
• Send professional emails, maintain contact records, and track communication updates
• Follow up until meetings, sessions, or institutional activities are successfully confirmed

Event & Operational Support

• Coordinate seminars, webinars, study fairs, awareness sessions, and university events
• Support operational activities including scheduling, logistics coordination, and event execution
• Coordinate with speakers, university representatives, and institutional stakeholders
• Assist in Campus to Corporate programs and other institutional engagement activities

Administrative & CRM Management

• Maintain student records, CRM updates, and process tracking
• Stay updated on university programs, intakes, scholarships, and institutional information
• Support internal coordination across operations, marketing, and student support teams

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent follow-up and coordination abilities
• Self-motivated with ownership mindset and initiative-taking ability
• Good organizational and multitasking skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Basic knowledge of CRM tools, Google Workspace, and email communication

Ideal Candidate

• Someone who enjoys coordination, communication, and relationship management
• Interested in international education, institutional partnerships, and student engagement
• Able to independently manage responsibilities and problem-solve proactively

• This role offers exposure to student support, university relations, business coordination, operations, and event management, providing strong practical learning and growth opportunities.