Corporate Relations Manager

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international companies, employers, and industry organizations
• Identify new corporate partners for internships, graduate employment, sponsorships, and collaborative projects
• Organize and coordinate employer engagement activities, including career fairs, employer presentations, workshops, and networking events
• Act as the main point of contact between the University and corporate partners
• Promote students and graduates to employers and support placement and internship opportunities
• Negotiate partnership agreements, memorandums and sponsorship arrangements. If necessary — reissue of a memorandum with existing partners
• Maintain accurate records of partnerships and employer engagement activities
• Work closely with Student Development and Admissions departments and Marketing team to align corporate relations strategy with university objectives
• Prepare regular reports on partnership activities, outcomes
• On a weekly basis, plan a schedule of phone calls, contact with customers

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, HR, International Relations, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in corporate relations, business development, partnerships, recruitment, or employer engagement
• Strong network within corporate / business community is highly desirable
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Experience in organizing events and managing external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Fluency in Kazakh, Russian and English (written and spoken) is required

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in an international academic environment
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Dynamic and collaborative team

• Full-time role based at DMUK’s Almaty campus

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