Manager – Career Service & Alumni Relations

Krea University; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Krea University in Chennai is seeking a Manager for Career Services & Alumni Relations. This role demands 7-10 years of experience and a Master’s degree in business administration. The candidate will drive strategies to achieve placement goals, coordinate campus recruitment processes, and support students in career guidance among other responsibilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster corporate relationships are essential. The role is full-time with a competitive remuneration package based on previous experience.

Qualifications

• 7 – 10 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy to achieve career service goals.
• Support implementation of Career Services strategy.
• Coordinate end-to-end campus recruitment processes.
• Assist students with career guidance and job search.
• Organize career fairs, workshops, and employer engagement activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporates and recruiters.
• Track placement progress and monitor timelines.
• Maintain accurate records related to placements.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good stakeholder and relationship management

Coordination and organizational abilities

Basic understanding of recruitment and placement processes

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Education

Master’s degree in business administration

Job description

Job title: Manager – Career Service & Alumni Relations

Department: Career Services & Alumni Relations

Work Location: Chennai & Sricitry

Experience: 7 – 10 years

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in business administration.

Reporting to: Director

Position: Full-time

Salary: As per Institution standard

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and implement strategy to meet or exceed the goals of the career service office including placement rate and average CTC targets as established by senior management.
• Support the implementation of Career Services strategy to achieve placement and internship targets.
• Coordinate end-to-end campus recruitment processes including internships and final placements.
• Assist students with career guidance, resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Organize and manage career fairs, workshops, seminars, and employer engagement activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporates, recruiters, and external partners.
• Coordinate with Deans, faculty, and alumni to identify placement opportunities.
• Track and monitor placement progress, ensuring targets and timelines are met.
• Collect employer feedback and support improvements in career services programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining employer and alumni databases.
• Support partnership development for internships, placements, and higher education opportunities.
• Ensure smooth execution of all Career Services activities and adherence to internal processes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and MIS related to placements and student outcomes.
• Participate in review meetings and provide regular updates on placement status.
• Support outreach and branding initiatives to enhance employer engagement.
• Managers are responsible for maintaining and growing the accounts of corporations acquired in previous years.
• They work directly with their respective ADs to execute the school-specific placement strategy.
• Managers organize “Pre-Placement Talks” and oversee the transition from a lead to an active job posting.
• Will be required to travel extensively as required.

Skills Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good stakeholder and relationship management
• Coordination and organizational abilities
• Basic understanding of recruitment and placement processes
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Krea University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and the overall organization’s salary structure.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required, and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.