Outreach Manager About Us Our Mission Our mission is to prepare first-generation, limited-income college students and recent graduates to be leaders in their communities. We envision a future where every young person achieves their full potential and contributes their talents to build thriving communities. The Aspire Institute is an independent non-profit co-founded by Harvard Business School Professors Tarun Khanna and Karim Lakhani. To date, we have reached over 500,000 students across 190 countries. We are on a path to enroll 500,000 students in 2026 and double our reach annually. Learn more about Aspire Institute at www.aspireleaders.org. Our Culture We are an entrepreneurial, impact-driven organization. Our team plans, experiments, analyzes, and replans. Our core values are rooted in collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. We believe that true change comes from collective effort, and we strive to bring together diverse voices and perspectives to inform our work. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continuously seek out and apply the latest research and best practices in Aspire’s programs. Inclusivity is at the heart of our operations; we endeavor to create opportunities that are accessible to all underserved and marginalized communities. About Aspiring Leaders India Foundation (ALIF) ALIF was incorporated in 2024 under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) and is an affiliate (known as a Foundry) of Aspire Institute. ALIF launched to take forward the vision of empowering youth from underserved communities throughout India. The Foundation operates as an independent Foundation focused on India, and collaborates with Aspire to localize the mission, expand reach, and bridge the last mile to in-person, on-the-ground community building. About the Role The Outreach Manager will lead ALIF's institutional outreach and partnership development efforts across assigned regions in India. This role will be responsible for building and managing relationships with colleges, universities, educational institutions, NGOs, and ecosystem partners to expand awareness of the Aspire Leaders Program and drive student participation. This is a high-ownership, field-intensive role at the intersection of partnerships, outreach, and student recruitment, sitting at the heart of ALIF's growth strategy. The successful candidate will combine relationship-building skills with operational excellence to establish strong institutional networks and support Aspire's ambitious enrollment goals across India. The right candidate will bring both the strategic mindset to identify and develop partnership opportunities and the execution capabilities to drive measurable outreach outcomes across a geographically diverse region. Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. Institutional Partnerships Identify, establish, and manage partnerships with colleges, universities, educational institutions, NGOs, and other ecosystem stakeholders. Build and nurture relationships with institutional leaders, faculty members, placement cells, career services teams, and student organizations. Develop strategies to increase institutional participation and engagement in Aspire programs. Expand ALIF's institutional network by identifying new partnership opportunities within assigned regions. 2. Outreach & Student Recruitment Design and execute outreach strategies to increase awareness and applications for the Aspire Leaders Program. Conduct campus visits, information sessions, workshops, webinars, and networking events to engage prospective applicants. Work closely with institutional partners to maximize student participation and application completion. Achieve regional application and participation targets through consistent outreach and follow-up activities. 3. Stakeholder Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for institutional partners within the assigned region. Maintain regular communication with partners and ensure a positive engagement experience. Resolve partner queries and provide timely support throughout the partnership lifecycle. Strengthen long-term relationships that support sustainable growth and collaboration. 4. Regional Growth & Expansion Take ownership of outreach and partnership development activities within assigned geographical regions. Develop regional engagement plans aligned with organizational growth objectives. Monitor outreach performance and identify opportunities to expand into new institutions, cities, and networks. Support regional campaigns and initiatives that contribute to Aspire's enrollment goals. 5. Data, Reporting & Technology Maintain accurate records of partner institutions, key contacts, outreach activities, and partnership status within CRM systems. Track outreach performance metrics, application conversions, and institutional engagement outcomes. Provide regular reports on partnership development, outreach activities, and regional performance. Use data-driven insights to improve outreach effectiveness and partner engagement strategies. 6. Organizational Collaboration Work closely with the Director of Outreach & Marketing to support student enrollment and growth objectives. Collaborate with Cambridge-based and India-based teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Collaborate across internal departments to advance Aspire Institute's broader mission. Support outreach campaigns, events, and strategic initiatives across the organization. Employment Details ● Location: Remote + Travel ● Reports to: Director of Outreach & Marketing ● Schedule: Full-time; some evening and weekend availability may be required given institutional events and stakeholder engagement schedules ● Travel: Extensive travel across the country required. About You You are... ● Excited to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, mission-driven environment where you define the playbook rather than inherit it. ● Passionate about education, leadership development, and expanding opportunities for first-generation and underserved youth. ● Comfortable working autonomously with a high degree of ownership across strategy and execution. ● A natural relationship builder who creates trust and credibility across diverse institutional stakeholders. ● Results-oriented and motivated by achieving ambitious growth and outreach goals. ● Adaptable and energized by field engagement, networking, and community building. You bring… ● 3–7 years of relevant professional experience in outreach, partnerships, business development, university relations, CSR, education, or stakeholder engagement. ● Demonstrated experience building and managing institutional partnerships and achieving growth targets. ● Strong communication, networking, presentation, and relationship management skills. ● Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and digital communication platforms. ● Strong written and spoken English; regional language fluency preferred. ● Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. ● Experience working with educational institutions, non-profits, youth development programs, or social impact organizations is highly desirable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: On the road
