Outreach Manager

MIT ADT University; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT ADT University in Pune seeks an Outreach Manager to lead student recruitment, school networking, corporate collaborations and community engagement. You will cultivate relationships with high schools, counselors, parents, and prospective students, using public speaking and strategic planning to drive regional and national enrollment growth.

The role requires coordinating with Marketing, Admissions and Digital Media, organizing events and campus tours, and traveling to education fairs.

Qualifications

• MBA with Marketing specialization or related field.
• 5–8 years in institutional outreach or higher-education marketing.
• Experience in India-based universities preferred.
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-management abilities.
• Proficiency in data management and CRM.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute annual outreach and student acquisition plans.
• Identify pan-India and international target markets and engagement strategies.
• Establish partnerships with high schools and junior colleges.
• Coordinate career counseling sessions, information desks and counselor meetings.
• Plan on-campus and off-campus recruitment events and fairs.
• Represent MIT ADT University at national and international expos.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Admissions and Digital Media to align campaigns.
• Organize campus tours and department showcases for visiting students.
• Track and report outreach effectiveness and maintain CRM data.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Negotiation

Relationship management

CRM tools

MS Office Suite

Travel flexibility

Education marketing

Strategic planning

Education

MBA - Marketing

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Institution:

MIT ADT University (MIT ADT University)

Education:

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Marketing,

Position Type:

Full-Time

About MIT ADT University

MIT ADT University, Pune, is a multi-disciplinary premier university renowned for imparting quality education and fostering a culture of innovation, research, and holistic development. Spread over a lush green campus, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various streams, including Engineering, Design, Fine Arts, Film and Television, Performing Arts, Architecture, Management, and Marine Engineering.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and well-connected Outreach Manager to spearhead the university’s student recruitment, school/college networking, corporate collaborations, and community engagement initiatives.

The Outreach Manager will act as the face of MIT ADT University, cultivating robust relationships with high schools, junior colleges, educational counselors, parents, and prospective students. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional public speaking skills, a strategic mindset for regional and national student acquisition, and a proven track record in institutional outreach or higher-education marketing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive annual outreach and student acquisition plans to meet the university’s enrollment targets.
• Identify key geographical target markets (pan-India and international, if applicable) and build tailored engagement strategies.

2. Institutional & School Networking

• Establish and nurture long‑term partnerships with high schools, senior secondary schools, junior colleges, and coaching institutions.
• Coordinate career counseling sessions, university information desks, and principal/counselor meets to promote MIT ADT University’s diverse academic programs.

3. Event Management & Campaigns

• Plan, organize, and lead on‑campus and off‑campus recruitment events, including university open houses, education fairs, school visits, webinars, and interactive workshops.
• Represent MIT ADT University at national and international higher‑education expos and career fairs.

4. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Work closely with the Marketing, Admissions, and Digital Media teams to align outreach campaigns with promotional materials (brochures, digital ads, newsletters).
• Collaborate with faculty members and student ambassadors to organize experiential campus tours and department showcases for visiting high school students and parents.

5. Data Analytics & Reporting

• Track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of various outreach activities, conversion metrics, and regional application trends.
• Maintain a comprehensive CRM database of school contacts, counselors, prospective leads, and event attendees.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Marketing, or a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of proven experience in institutional outreach, student recruitment, higher‑education marketing, or corporate relations.
• Prior experience working within a recognized university or a large educational group in India is strongly preferred.
• Outstanding public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional networking abilities with educators, school principals, and academic counselors.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship‑management capabilities.
• Proficiency in data management, CRM tools, and MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel extensively for school visits and education fairs.