Website:
into3.ai
Job details:
Location
Noida (Travel Required)
Experience
5–8 Years
About INTO3.ai
At INTO3.ai, we are reimagining the future of learning.
Unlike traditional EdTech platforms, INTO3.ai is building India's first AI-native Learning Infrastructure Platform, powered by proprietary technologies including our Real-Time Adaptive Engine (RTAE), Content Stitching Engine, and adaptive learning models that personalize education for every learner.
As we prepare to launch multiple AI-driven initiatives across K-12 and Higher Education, we are building strategic partnerships with universities to equip students with industry-relevant AI skills while creating meaningful career pathways.
We are looking for a passionate professional to lead this initiative and help us build one of India's most impactful University Partnership Programs.
Role Overview
The Manager – University Partnerships & Employability Programs will be responsible for establishing long-term collaborations with universities, colleges, placement cells, training & placement officers (TPOs), and academic leadership to launch AI skill-building programs, creator fellowships, internships, and industry engagement initiatives.
This is a relationship-driven, consultative role that combines business development, academic partnerships, employability, and program execution.
Key Responsibilities:
University Partnership Development
- Identify and onboard universities, colleges, autonomous institutions, and educational groups for INTO3's Future Skills initiatives.
- Build long-term relationships with Vice Chancellors, Directors, Deans, Heads of Departments, Placement Officers, and Career Services teams.
- Present INTO3's vision and AI Creator Fellowship to academic stakeholders.
Program Development & Execution
- Plan and execute AI skill-building workshops, boot camps, and certification programs.
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, trainers, and student participation.
- Ensure successful delivery of university engagement programs.
Campus Engagement
- Drive student registrations and participation.
- Build relationships with student clubs, innovation cells, entrepreneurship cells, media clubs, and campus ambassadors.
- Organize orientation sessions, AI awareness seminars, and creator workshops.
Employability & Career Initiatives
- Work closely with placement cells to align programs with industry expectations.
- Create internship and pre-placement pathways for high-performing students.
- Build talent pipelines for INTO3's content, marketing, product, and AI teams.
Partnership Growth
- Identify opportunities for recurring engagement with partner institutions.
- Explore faculty development programs, innovation labs, hackathons, and collaborative research opportunities.
- Convert one-time workshops into long-term institutional partnerships.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary relationship manager for university partners.
- Ensure excellent partner experience through regular communication and structured follow-ups.
- Prepare partnership reports and engagement dashboards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with:
- Marketing
- Product
- HR
- Content
- Growth
- Leadership
to ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives.
Desired Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who has previously worked in one or more of the following domains:
- University Relations
- Campus Hiring
- Career Services
- Skill Development
- Employability Programs
- Academic Partnerships
- Higher Education Sales
- Corporate-University Relations
Experience from organizations such as:
- upGrad
- Coursera
- Simplilearn
- Great Learning
- NIIT
- TalentSprint
- Internshala
- NASSCOM FutureSkills
- Board Infinity
- Imarticus Learning
- PhysicsWallah (Higher Education)
- Emeritus
- TCS iON
- Mercer Mettl
- Wheebox
- SHL
- Similar employability and learning organizations would be highly preferred.
Desired Skills
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent relationship-building capabilities.
- Experience engaging senior academic stakeholders.
- Ability to independently manage university outreach.
- Event planning and workshop coordination experience.
- Strong negotiation and partnership management skills.
- Comfortable with extensive travel.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to build from scratch.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Management, or related discipline.
MBA preferred but not mandatory.
Success Metrics (KPIs)
Partnership Development
- Universities Onboarded
- Active University Partnerships
- MoUs Signed
- Repeat Engagement Rate
Student Engagement
- Workshops Conducted
- Student Registrations
- Workshop Attendance Rate
- Certification Completion Rate
Career Outcomes
- Internship Opportunities Created
- Students Recommended
- Students Hired
- Placement Conversion Rate
Partner Satisfaction
- TPO Satisfaction Score
- Faculty Feedback
- University Renewal Rate
Business Growth
- Cost per Student Acquisition (University Channel)
- Revenue Generated through University Programs
- Partnership Pipeline Value
Why Join INTO3.ai?
At INTO3.ai, you won't just manage partnerships—you'll help shape how universities prepare students for an AI-first world.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Build one of India's largest university AI-skilling ecosystems.
- Work directly with founders on high-impact strategic initiatives.
- Design programs that enhance student employability.
- Collaborate with leading universities and academic leaders.
- Influence the future of AI-powered education and workforce readiness.
- Grow into a leadership role as the university vertical expands.
Ideal Candidate Persona
The ideal candidate is someone who naturally enjoys being on campuses, can confidently present to Vice Chancellors in the morning and engage with student clubs in the afternoon. They understand both the language of academia and the expectations of industry, and are passionate about bridging that gap through meaningful partnerships and future-ready skill development. This combination of strategic partnership development, program execution, and employability focus is what will make this role successful at INTO3.ai.
Note-Interested candidates can send their resume to dev@into3.ai with the subject line "Application – [Position Name]".
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