General Manager - Corporate Relations & Career Services

We're Hiring | General Manager – Corporate Relations & Career Services (Individual Contributor Role)

Location: GLA University, Greater Noida (Extensive travel as required)

Lead from the Front. Own the Outcomes. Build the Network.

We are looking for a high-energy, hands-on leader who thrives in execution and market engagement. This is a Senior Individual Contributor role not a desk job, not a coordination role — but a front-line, revenue-impacting, industry-facing mandate.

If you are someone who personally builds corporate partnerships, closes hiring mandates, and takes ownership of placement outcomes, - this role is for you.

Job Summary

The General Manager – Corporate Relations & Career Services will function as a senior individual contributor responsible for personally driving the following:

• Corporate partnerships
• Recruiter acquisition
• Placements & internships
• Student employability outcomes

You will act as the face of the university with corporates while collaborating closely with Deans, faculty, placement coordinators, and academic stakeholders.

This role emphasizes:

Execution

Ownership

Market penetration

Measurable outcomes

Strong stakeholder management

Core Role Orientation (IC Focus)

• Personally hunt, onboard, and manage recruiter relationships
• Directly own placement and internship outcomes
• Act as a strategic connector between industry and academia
• Drive student career readiness initiatives hands-on
• Operate with high autonomy and accountability

Key Responsibilities

1 Corporate Relations & Recruiter Acquisition (Hands-On)

• Independently identify, approach, and onboard corporates, MNCs, and marquee brands
• Build long-term relationships with CXOs, CHROs, Talent Heads & business leaders
• Represent GLA University in corporate meetings & industry forums
• Develop sector-focused recruitment pipelines
• Continuously expand a high-quality industry database

2 Campus Placements & Internships (Execution Ownership)

• Personally coordinate and execute placement drives & internship programs
• Ensure placement targets through direct engagement & follow-ups
• Facilitate final placements, internships, live projects & industry assignments
• Ensure ethical, transparent, student-centric processes
• Drive recruiter satisfaction & repeat hiring

3 Student Career Development & Employability

• Mentor students on career planning & interview readiness
• Conduct mock interviews, resume clinics & workshops
• Enable internships & workplace-readiness initiatives

4 Industry–Academia Engagement

• Coordinate guest lectures, conclaves & networking sessions
• Align curriculum with industry needs
• Provide structured industry feedback to academic teams
• Facilitate industry visits & engagement programs

5 Strategic Market & Employer Development

• Expand recruiter base across priority sectors
• Identify emerging hiring trends & new-age roles
• Develop tailored engagement proposals
• Penetrate new employer markets through direct outreach

6 Data, Reporting & Governance

• Maintain accurate placement & recruiter engagement data
• Track recruiter onboarding, salary trends & repeat rates.
• Prepare leadership dashboards & accreditation reports
• Ensure policy compliance & ethical standards

7 Internal Collaboration

• Partner with Deans, HODs & academic teams
• Act as a bridge between students, faculty & corporates
• Support cross-school placement goals
• Take ownership of aligned institutional responsibilities

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Recruiter onboarding (number & quality)
• Placement & internship conversion rates
• Program-wise & sector-wise outcomes
• Recruiter satisfaction & repeat hiring
• Student employability readiness
• Depth of industry engagement

Key Competencies

• Proven individual contributor success in placements/corporate relations
• Strong network with hiring managers & decision-makers
• High ownership & execution mindset
• Strong negotiation & closure skills
• Excellent communication & presentation ability
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Comfort with stretched targets & timelines
• Strong market & industry awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Management or relevant discipline
• 8–15 years of hands-on experience in Corporate Relations, Placements, Career Services, Talent Acquisition, or Industry-facing roles.
• University–Industry ecosystem exposure preferred
• Strong connections across Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Law, Medical Business, Retail, or allied sectors
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) & CRM tools
• Active professional presence on social platforms
• Willingness to travel extensively

Role Nature

• Senior Individual Contributor
• Minimal people management
• High autonomy & accountability
• Outcome-driven, market-facing mandate

Remuneration

Remuneration shall not be a constraint for the right candidate.

We value impact.

If you are a network builder, deal closer, and outcome driver ready to take full ownership of placements and corporate partnerships - we would love to connect.

Website: https://www.gla.ac.in/info/common/

Skills Required
Ms Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Internships, corporate partnerships, CRM Tools