Industry Connect Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and relationship-driven professional to strengthen our industry connections and enrich the learning journey of students through real-world insights, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities. In this role, youll bridge the gap between academia and industry by bringing professionals, mentors, and impactful problem statements into the student ecosystem.

**Key Responsibilities:**1. Industry Relationship Building

• Build and maintain strong connections with regional industries, startups, and MSMEs to foster a vibrant local innovation ecosystem.
• Cultivate relationships with subject matter experts and industry leaders across various sectors.

2. Mentorship & Speaker Engagement

• Identify and onboard business mentors, sector-specific mentors, and keynote speakers.
• Facilitate their engagement with students through interactive sessions, lectures, and mentorship programs that provide real-world insights.

3. Collaborative Problem Discovery

• Work closely with industry partners to uncover impactful, real-world problem statements.
• Align these problems with students' interests and skills to encourage meaningful and practical project work.

4. Learning Enrichment through Events

• Plan and execute workshops, guest lectures, and mentorship programs that connect industry expertise with student learning.
• Ensure these events create valuable educational experiences and broaden students industry exposure.

5. Community & Partner Engagement

• Keep regional industry partners actively involved through regular engagement activities.
• Nurture a community of professionals who are invested in student success and innovation.

6. Problem Statement Repository

• Identify key challenges faced by regional industries.
• Build and maintain a curated repository of real-world problem statements for students to explore and solve through their projects.

7. Industry Trends & Curriculum Integration

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and market trends.
• Collaborate with academic teams to integrate relevant industry insights into curriculum design and student projects.

8. Effective Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate clearly and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, industry leaders, and potential investors.
• Ensure alignment of goals and expectations across all parties involved.

Benefits:

• Join a mission-driven organization making a tangible positive impact on society.
• Collaborate with innovative students and inspiring industry professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Gain valuable experience in partnership building, project coordination, and educational innovation.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education by connecting academia with industry.
• Thrive in a culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.