Management Level: 06 - Senior Manager - University Relations Location: Open for PAN India Must have skills: University Relations, Campus Recruitment, Stakeholder Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Partnerships, Networking, Program Management, Communication & Negotiation, National Coverage Good to have skills: Experience in EdTech / Higher Education partnerships, Industry-Academia collaboration, Talent Acquisition (Campus Hiring), Employer Branding, Data-driven decision making, Events & Career Fairs, Program Design for Universities Experience: 15+ years of experience is required Educational Qualification: Master’s degree preferred Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead - University Relations to drive and strengthen strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, and premium academic institutions like IITs & IIMs across India. This leadership role will focus on building long-term institutional relationships, enhancing campus engagement strategies, and enabling talent and learning collaborations that support organizational growth in the AI economy. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a national university relations strategy aligned with organizational goals. Build and manage strong relationships with universities, colleges, faculty members, placement cells, and academic leadership. Lead engagement programs across campuses, including partnerships, events, internships, and hiring initiatives. Act as the primary point of contact for key academic institutions and manage long-term strategic alliances. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (talent acquisition, business, marketing, and learning teams) to design impactful university engagement programs. Drive employer branding initiatives across campuses, education fairs, and academic forums. Identify and build new institutional partnerships to expand reach across India’s higher education ecosystem. Leverage data and insights to track engagement effectiveness and improve outreach strategies. Represent the organization at university events, conclaves, and academic conferences to strengthen brand visibility. Ensure consistent execution of campus engagement programs across regions through regional coordination teams. Key Requirements: 15+ years of experience in university relations, campus engagement, or talent acquisition with strong exposure to higher education institutions. Prior experience in EdTech, talent development, or enterprise learning organizations is preferred. Strong understanding of the Indian higher education ecosystem and university structures. Proven ability to build and manage large-scale institutional relationships. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working with CRM systems and data-driven engagement tracking. Willingness to travel extensively across India. About us Backed by a $1 billion investment over three years, Accenture launched its LearnVantage business in March 2024, providing comprehensive learning and training services to help organizations reskill and upskill their people and achieve greater business results in the AI economy. Powered by an AI-native platform, Accenture LearnVantage offers learning strategy and design, personalized learning experiences, learning managed services and certifications, all supported by a robust partner network and access to more than 2,000 mentors around the world. For more information, please visit www.accenture.com/learnvantage

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