Corporate Partnerships Associate

Corporate Partnerships Associate || Altera Institute - Digiaccel Learning At Digiaccel Learning and Altera Institute, we are on a mission to build the next generation of business leaders equipped for a digital and AI-first world. Today, we are known in the industry for our deep education expertise in domains such as eCommerce, Growth, Marketing, Brand, Product, Analytics, and AI. As a Corporate Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing relationships with leading organizations across industries to create meaningful career opportunities for our learners. This is a high-impact role that goes beyond placements and recruitment coordination. You will serve as a strategic bridge between industry and academia, ensuring that our learners gain access to relevant employment opportunities while helping organizations discover future-ready talent. You will work closely with employers, hiring leaders, industry partners, learners, Career Services, Marketing, and Academic teams to strengthen Altera and Digiaccel's employer network and placement ecosystem. The ideal candidate is relationship-oriented, highly proactive, commercially aware, and passionate about creating career outcomes for learners. Key Responsibilities Corporate Outreach & Employer Partnerships Engage with leading organizations across industries to build and strengthen employer relationships for placements, internships, live projects, and industry engagement initiatives. Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with recruiters, hiring managers, HR leaders, founders, and business leaders. Identify and onboard new employer partners aligned with learner aspirations and program outcomes. Understand hiring requirements, talent needs, and industry trends to create relevant opportunities for learners. Position Digiaccel Learning and Altera Institute as preferred talent partners for organizations seeking digitally skilled professionals. Placement & Career Outcomes Management Drive placement and internship opportunities for learners across programs. Manage the end-to-end placement process including opportunity sourcing, employer engagement, interview coordination, and offer closures. Facilitate seamless communication between recruiters and learners throughout the hiring lifecycle. Collaborate with Career Services and Academic teams to align learner readiness with employer expectations. Ensure a high-quality recruitment experience for both learners and employer partners. Industry Engagement & Brand Building Represent Digiaccel Learning and Altera Institute across corporate interactions, networking forums, industry events, conferences, and recruitment initiatives. Act as a brand ambassador by effectively communicating the value proposition, learner quality, and career outcomes delivered by our programs. Build strong visibility and credibility for the institution within the corporate ecosystem. Partner with Marketing and Communications teams to showcase placement success stories, employer partnerships, and learner achievements. Create opportunities for industry interactions including guest sessions, leadership talks, mentorship initiatives, and employer engagement events. Market Intelligence & Relationship Management Develop a deep understanding of hiring trends, talent requirements, and emerging skill demands across industries. Gather recruiter feedback and market insights to improve learner preparedness and placement outcomes. Build conversational depth around industry hiring practices, talent expectations, and workforce trends. Maintain strong engagement with employer partners through regular communication and relationship-building initiatives. Collaboration & Process Excellence Work closely with Academic, Career Services, Marketing, Learner Success, and Operations teams to strengthen placement outcomes and employer engagement strategies. Maintain accurate employer databases, placement records, engagement trackers, and recruitment pipelines through CRM systems and internal tools. Track key placement metrics and generate insights to improve placement effectiveness and operational efficiency. Contribute towards building scalable processes and best practices for corporate engagement and placements. Performance & Outcome Ownership Take ownership of employer partnerships, placement outcomes, and corporate engagement targets. Drive continuous improvement in recruiter satisfaction, placement quality, and learner career outcomes. Demonstrate a strong bias for action, accountability, and execution excellence. Maintain a learner-first mindset while balancing organizational and employer objectives. What We're Looking For 0-1+ years of experience in Corporate Relations, Placements, Business Development, Partnerships, Account Management, or related client-facing roles. Strong communication, networking, and .