University Alliance Manager

Job Description:

Job Description: University Alliance Manager
Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager – University Alliances & Partnerships
Department: Corporate Social Responsibility / Strategic Partnerships
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Partnerships Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 8–15 years in University Relations / Academic Partnerships / CSR / Education /
Skilling sectors.
Education Qualification: Graduate or Postgraduate in Education, Management, Social Work, or related
field.
About GTT Foundation
GTT Foundation is a not-for-profit organization committed to empowering youth through employability
training, skilling, and social impact initiatives. We work closely with corporates, government bodies, and
academic institutions to create sustainable learning and employment opportunities.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced University Alliances / Academic Partnerships professional who can
build and manage strong relationships with colleges, universities, and Training & Placement Officers
(TPOs) across India. The ideal candidate will have extensive connects within the academic ecosystem and
a strong understanding of training, placement, and CSR-linked skilling programs.
Key Responsibilities
 Build and manage partnerships with universities, colleges, and TPOs to drive training and
placement initiatives.
 Create and execute a college outreach plan for student mobilization and engagement.
 Coordinate with internal teams for CSR and skilling project alignments with academic partners.
 Develop MOU’s and partnerships with institutions to enable project rollouts and student access.
 Maintain and update a central database of TPO connects, placement data, and partner institutions.
 Represent GTT Foundation in academic summits, job fairs, and CSR events to strengthen brand
visibility.
 Work with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines, data accuracy, and
outcomes.
 Identify and onboard new academic partners across regions, focusing on expansion in Rest of
India cities.
Key Skills & Competencies
 Excellent network and rapport with university and college TPOs.
 Strong relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills.
 Knowledge of academic partnerships, CSR projects, and skilling ecosystem.
 Experience in handling large-scale student outreach and placement coordination.
 Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with CRM or data tracking
tools is a plus.