Manager – Career Service & Partnerships

Job title: Manager Career Services

Department: Career Services & Alumni Relations

Work Location: Chennai & Sricitry

Experience: 7 – 10 years

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in business administration.

Reporting to: Director

Position: Full-time

Salary: As per Institution standard

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Key Responsibilities :

• Drive and implement strategy to meet or exceed the goals of the career service office including placement rate and average CTC targets as established by senior management.
• Support the implementation of Career Services strategy to achieve placement and internship targets.
• Coordinate end-to-end campus recruitment processes including internships and final placements.
• Assist students with career guidance, resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies
• Organize and manage career fairs, workshops, seminars, and employer engagement activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporates, recruiters, and external partners.
• Coordinate with Deans, faculty, and alumni to identify placement opportunities.
• Track and monitor placement progress, ensuring targets and timelines are met.
• Collect employer feedback and support improvements in career services programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining employer and alumni databases.
• Support partnership development for internships, placements, and higher education opportunities.
• Ensure smooth execution of all Career Services activities and adherence to internal processes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and MIS related to placements and student outcomes.
• Participate in review meetings and provide regular updates on placement status.
• Support outreach and branding initiatives to enhance employer engagement.
• Managers are responsible for maintaining and growing the accounts of corporations acquired in previous years.
• They work directly with their respective ADs to execute the school-specific placement strategy.
• Managers organize “Pre-Placement Talks” and oversee the transition from a lead to an active job posting.
• Will be required to travel extensively as required.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good stakeholder and relationship management
• Coordination and organizational abilities
• Basic understanding of recruitment and placement processes
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Interested candidates please mail your CV to careers@krea.edu.in. The subject line for the email should be Name Application for Manager Career Services

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, and contact information careers@krea.edu.in. Please fill the application form attached herewith (mandatory) – Click here for the application.

Krea University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and the overall organization’s salary structure.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required, and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.