University Relations Manager

Manager - University Relations

About the Team :   Our HR team operates as a strategic partner to the business, focused on cultivating a high-performance culture where exceptional talent thrives. Our work is fundamentally guided by the DICE (Democratize Internet Commerce for Everyone) mission, which underpins our approach to all people strategies. Our core mandate centers on two critical pillars: driving world-class Talent Density and continuously elevating Employee Experience. We achieve this by relentlessly attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber of professionals, ensuring that every individual contributes significantly to our success. Concurrently, we are committed to shaping an unparalleled employee experience—one defined by transparent communication, meaningful development, and a deeply engaging, inclusive culture. As stewards of the company's most valuable asset—its people—we design, implement, and champion people strategies that directly translate into sustained business growth and a position as one of India’s most sought-after e-commerce destinations. About the Role :   Hiring top talent from universities is an important part of our talent strategy. This is a long term plan and it takes a significant amount of investment (all forms) to build the right brand, right relationships and to attract the right talent from universities. In this role you will lead our efforts in all these areas. You are an ideal candidate if you have a splendid balance of skills in talent acquisition, marketing, project management and customer success.  

What you will do

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Planning & Process
• Build the entire campus engagement & hiring strategy - headcount, timelines, budget.
• Build the playbook for university relations and drive the adoption.
• Create and publish the campus hiring calendar for all related activities & campuses.
• Work with the org leaders (across functions) in identifying the right talent schools, degrees by doing talent benchmarking.
  Execution
• Maintain relationships with all the relevant institutions and use those relationships to get the best slots for our hiring.
• Participate and execute the campus drives and other related activities.
• Prepare, maintain and publish all relevant data & metrics. 
• Organize events (like bootcamps, hackathons) to engage the offered candidates and to get them immersed with Meesho culture and way of doing things.
  Branding
• Build the year long campus engagement strategy involving low cost high output interventions.
• Come up with ideas to engage students from final year and pre-final year classes.
• Different layers of ideas for different campuses based on the prioritization.
• Build the Meesho brand among campuses that helps us attract the top talent from all campuses.
  Organizational
• You will be a part of the larger TA & HR team and hence you will contribute towards all central projects and activities.

What you will need

• At least 6-8 years of work experience managing early careers in a high quality & high velocity environment.
• Excellent knowledge on the entire university relations & hiring charter and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adept with all the latest technology and trends in the space of recruiting, more specifically campus recruiting.
• A data driven mindset & proven ability in driving decision making using data.
• Deep and meaningful relationships with top tier universities in the country.
• Innovative in coming up with frugal & the most impactful ways of engaging with campuses & enthusiasm to execute the same.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills.

About us   Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.   Curious about life at Meesho? Explore our Glassdoor - our people have a lot to say and they've helped us become a loved workplace in India.   Our Mission   Democratising internet commerce for everyone — Meesho (Meri Shop) started with a single idea in mind: to be an e-commerce destination for Indian consumers and to enable small businesses to succeed online.   We provide our sellers with benefits such as zero commission and affordable shipping solutions in the market. Today, sellers nationwide are growing their businesses by tapping into Meesho’s large and diverse customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, and pan-India logistics network through trusted third-party partners.   Affordable, relatable merchandise that mirrors local markets has helped us connect with internet users and serve customers across urban, semi-urban, and rural India. Our unique business model and continuous innovation have established us as a part of India’s e-commerce ecosystem.   Culture and Total Rewards   Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent.   Total rewards at Meesho comprise a comprehensive set of elements — monetary, non-monetary, tangible, and intangible.   We offer competitive compensation — both cash and equity-based — tailored to job roles, individual experience, and skill, along with employee-centric benefits and a supportive work environment. Our holistic wellness program, MeeCare, includes benefits across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness. This includes extensive medical insurance for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and fitness-related perks.   To support work-life balance, we offer generous leave policies, parental support, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through personalized recognition, gratitude for stretched work, and engaging activities, we promote employee delight at the workplace. Additional benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefit plans further enrich the Meesho experience.   Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/

Experience Level

Senior Level