Senior Program Associate

PGPM Academic team is responsible for managing all administrative activities from onboarding of a new batch till the graduation. (click here to know about PGPM)

This position is in the PGPM academic team, and requires high degree of coordination with faculty, academic staff and students. The incumbent needs to have strong interpersonal skills, and high degree of ownership for managing the academic activities.

The Senior Associate will have below responsibilities :

Outreach & Alumni Relations

Build and nurture strong relationships with PGPM alumni in coordination with the Alumni Office.

Plan and execute alumni engagement initiatives and activities for the PGPM community.

Organize industry integration meetings in collaboration with PGPM Office, Career Services, Alumni Office, and Programme Leadership Team (PLT).

Drive placement preparation activities in collaboration with Career Services, including communication workshops, resume writing, mock interviews with alumni, and interview preparation support.

Ensure timely updates on the PGPM website and social media platforms in coordination with the Central Communications team.

Industry Engagement

Arrange guest lectures and sessions with industry experts to provide insights on current trends.

Coordinate panel discussions, student presentations, and industry-led case competitions.

Facilitate live projects and other industry integration initiatives.

Establish and strengthen linkages with industry partners to enhance programme relevance.

Student Engagement & Administration

Create and manage student committees for academic and co-curricular activities.

Manage student document verification processes, including third-party verification.

Accreditation

Prepare, compile, and maintain reports and documentation required for international accreditations such as AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

Ensure timely submission of information in line with accreditation standards.

Programme Development & Support

Assist the programme team in the execution of new projects, enhancements, and process improvements.

Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the Programme Office from time to time.

Education : Minimum Graduate

Experience :

Minimum 5 years of experience in programme management, alumni relations, accreditation, or academic administration (experience in higher education preferred).

Prior exposure to accreditation processes will be an advantage.

Skill sets required :

Excellent oral, written communication skills, and interpersonal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.

Good in administration

Interested candidates can share their application on navin.poojari@spjimr.org