Department Marketing Posted On 24th Sep 2025 About Anant National University Anant National University India s Premier Design University is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion innovation and collaboration The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful Our multidisciplinary undergraduate postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design architecture climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges About Department The Marketing Department in Anant National University plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution s public image driving student enrolment and strengthening its reputation in a highly competitive higher education landscape It serves as the bridge between the university and its stakeholders prospective students parents alumni corporate partners government bodies and the wider community The major functions of the department include but are not limited to Job Type Full-time Location Mumbai with frequent travel to Ahmedabad Preference will be given to applications from Anant Alumni Reporting to Head of Marketing Anant National University Required Education Qualification and Years of Experience 6-10 years in industry partnership talent relations or ecosystem-building roles education consulting design development or CSR Demonstrated ability to open doors and deepen relationships in professional networks Background in design architecture sustainability education or adjacent creative domains Confident communicator and connector - warm yet strategic Experience pitching talent showcasing outcomes and converting meetings into momentum About the Role Anant National University is at the forefront of design-led education for a Viksit Bharat We re now looking to scale our industry partnerships to match the talent research and innovation in our classrooms and labs As Industry Faculty Partnerships Manager you will bridge Anant s academic excellence and India s most forward-looking organisations - cultivating relationships that translate into placements projects collaborations and visibility for our students and faculty alike This is not a transactional placement role - it is a strategic storytelling and outreach function that unlocks opportunity at the intersection of credibility relevance and relationships Key Responsibility Areas KRAs Industry Engagement Conversion Build and manage a high-value network of companies firms studios think tanks and startups in design architecture sustainability climate and allied sectors Identify opportunities for student placement internships live projects and sponsored studio Work closely with Career Services to create market maps employer decks and strategic outreach flows Represent Anant at industry forums panels and corporate events to pitch institutional value Faculty-Intelligentsia Integration Create bridges between Anant s faculty and ecosystem thought leaders - industry juries research panels design reviewers and fellowship hosts Position faculty in networks of influence - from incubation panels to national policy groups to conference circuits Curate intimate roundtables and salons to increase brand salience among ecosystem insiders Narrative-Backed Relationship Building Develop outcome-rich storytelling how Anant s pedagogy delivers future-ready talent Work with the Marketing Director to shape personalised outreach narratives for key industries and roles Use design portfolios venture showcases and studio outputs as pitch assets Reporting Governance Maintain CRM and relationship trackers Contribute to quarterly marketing-industry integration reports Track KPIs engagement initiated companies onboarded faculty-industry connects internship pipelines and current showcases enabled Key Skills You love turning relationships into reputational capital You can sit across from a CEO and confidently pitch an academic institution You see faculty not just as teachers but as national voices You believe student placements are a result of institutional respect To Apply Please attach your portfolio which has campaign examples or a narrative piece you ve led along with your CV to https career anu edu in Applications without the portfolio will not be considered Preference will be given to applications from Anant Alumni

📌 Industry & Faculty Partnerships Manager (Gujarat)
🏢 Anant National University
📍 Gujarat