National Head - University Partnership

TeamLease EdTech Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamLease EdTech Ltd. is seeking a National Head – University Partnerships to spearhead and expand strategic partnerships with universities and higher education institutions across India.

The role focuses on driving business growth, building relationships with university leadership, and leading a high-performing team to execute partnership strategies aligned with the organization's objectives. You will lead the National University Partnerships function, identify and onboard new partners, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in University Partnerships, Business Development, or Institutional Alliances within the EdTech/Education sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the National University Partnerships (B2B) function across India.
• Identify, engage, negotiate, and onboard new university and institutional partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university leadership and key decision-makers.
• Drive strategic collaborations to expand the organization's academic partner network.
• Lead a multi-location team and ensure achievement of partnership and business growth targets.

Skills

University Partnerships

Business Development

Institutional Alliances

EdTech Industry Knowledge

Job description

Minimum experience - 15 years (Must have worked in a similar role)

Job Description

The National Head – University Partnerships will be responsible for leading and expanding strategic partnerships with universities and higher education institutions across India. The role involves driving business growth through new institutional collaborations, building strong relationships with university leadership, leading a high-performing team, and developing partnership strategies that support the organization's long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the National University Partnerships (B2B) function across India.
• Identify, engage, negotiate, and onboard new university and institutional partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university leadership and key decision-makers.
• Drive strategic collaborations to expand the organization's academic partner network.
• Lead a multi-location team and ensure achievement of partnership and business growth targets.

Skill Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in University Partnerships, Business Development, or Institutional Alliances within the EdTech/Education sector.
• Proven experience in leading a multi-location B2B partnerships or business development team.
• Strong understanding of higher education, university ecosystem, and regulatory landscape.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Aggressive, target-oriented professional with a proven track record of closing strategic partnerships.