University Partnership Manager

Masters Union; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Masters Union is seeking a dynamic University Partnership Manager to establish and expand strategic partnerships with universities, higher education institutions, and academic stakeholders. You will drive collaborations, identify new opportunities, and ensure successful execution aligned with our growth objectives.

You will collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, Operations, and Academic teams to negotiate terms, track KPIs, and represent the organization at events, conferences, and forums

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in University Partnerships, Institutional Sales, Higher Education, or Strategic Alliances.
• Strong network within universities, colleges, and educational institutions is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage strategic partnerships with universities and educational institutions in India and internationally.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with university leadership, faculty, placement cells, and admins.
• Lead end-to-end partnership discussions, negotiations, and onboarding of partner institutions.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, Operations, and Academic teams to execute partnership initiatives.
• Develop customized partnership proposals, presentations, and business cases.
• Track KPIs and suggest strategies for improvement in partnerships.
• Represent the organization at university events, conferences, and forums.
• Conduct market research to identify collaboration opportunities and trends in higher education.
• Ensure timely execution of partnership agreements and maintain documentation.
• Prepare regular reports on partnership pipeline, closures, revenue contribution, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Networking

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About TETR

Five years ago, we started Masters Union; our vision: to redefine the landscape of business education. We posed a simple question: If aspiring doctors learn from seasoned physicians and budding lawyers learn from legal experts, why shouldn't future business leaders learn directly from industry experts

After all, can a lecture on Accounting 101 truly compare to the hands-on experience of analyzing real PnL statements

Today, Masters' Union has an unparalleled curriculum with faculty comprising Industry Leaders and practitioners unlike any other in the country. Our academic council includes CXOs, MDs, Eminent Public Leaders, and even Members of Parliament. In just four years of operations, our flagship PGP in Technology and Business Management has achieved remarkable success, surpassing the placement records of esteemed institutions like IIM Ahmedabad and ISB.

Masters Union is now ranked among the top 2 B-schools in the country based on placement records.

With our growing global recognition, we realized that the hands-on experience of building real businesses, which proved to be highly effective for students in India, could offer immense value to aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.

Thus, the idea of Tetr was born.

Picture this: a business program that isn't just about textbooks and lecturesit's an adventure that spans 7 different countries, with each semester bringing a new destination and a wealth of experience. Imagine studying at iconic institutions like INSEAD, NUS, SDA Bocconi, and IIT and learning from some of the brightest minds in the business world like Dr. Edward Rogers (Former Chief Knowledge Officer, NASA), Mr. Faverie Stephane (Executive Group President, Estee Lauder) and Mr. Saud Swar (CBO, American Express, MENA). From launching eCommerce ventures in Dubai to tackling tech startups in Silicon Valley, our students traverse the globe, building businesses and making a tangible impact. At Tetr, the world is your classroom.

If this excites you, and you resonate with our vision, then wed love for you to come and build with us.

About this role

We are looking for a dynamic and relationship-driven University Partnership Manager to establish, manage, and expand strategic partnerships with universities, higher education institutions, and academic stakeholders. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving institutional collaborations, identifying new partnership opportunities, and ensuring successful execution of partnership initiatives that align with the organization's growth objectives.

Specifically, this role will involve

• Identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships with universities and educational institutions across India and internationally.
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with university leadership, faculty members, placement cells, and administrative stakeholders.
• Leading end-to-end partnership discussions, negotiations, and onboarding of partner institutions.
• Collaborating with internal teams including Admissions, Marketing, Operations, and Academic teams to ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives.
• Developing customized partnership proposals, presentations, and business cases.
• Tracking partnership performance through defined KPIs and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
• Representing the organization at university events, conferences, seminars, and networking forums.
• Conducting market research to identify new collaboration opportunities and emerging trends in higher education.
• Ensuring timely execution of partnership agreements and maintain proper documentation.
• Preparing regular reports on partnership pipeline, closures, revenue contribution, and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidate will have

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in University Partnerships, Institutional Sales, Business Development, Higher Education, or Strategic Alliances.
• Strong network within universities, colleges, and educational institutions is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of building and managing strategic partnerships.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in the EdTech or Higher Education industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate partnership agreements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for partner meetings and institutional engagements.