Assistant Manager / Manager - University Relations

Meesho - Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Posted on 06 Nov, 2025

About Company

Meesho is India’s leading social commerce and e-commerce platform, empowering millions of entrepreneurs and small businesses across urban and rural India. With zero-commission selling and affordable logistics, Meesho enables sellers to reach a vast customer base using cutting-edge technology and a strong fulfillment network.

About Team

The University Relations and Early Careers team at Meesho focuses on hiring top talent from universities nationwide. The team builds strong partnerships with academic institutions, drives campus engagement, and ensures a seamless candidate experience while aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals.

About Role

The Assistant Manager / Manager - University Relations will lead Meesho’s campus hiring strategy. This includes planning engagement activities, managing recruitment processes, building institutional relationships, and strengthening Meesho’s employer brand in universities. The role requires expertise in project management, data-driven recruiting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute Meesho’s university hiring strategy, including headcount planning, budgeting, and timelines.
  • Build and implement playbooks for university relations and ensure adoption across teams.
  • Maintain strong relationships with universities to secure prime hiring slots and enhance campus presence.
  • Plan and conduct campus recruitment drives, hackathons, and engagement events.
  • Prepare and analyze data reports, hiring metrics, and performance outcomes.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to identify top talent schools and target programs.
  • Build Meesho’s employer brand among students through creative, cost-effective engagement initiatives.

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of experience managing university or early career hiring programs in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong knowledge of university relations best practices and recruitment tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Data-driven mindset with experience in using metrics for decision-making.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive collaboration across teams.
  • Innovative mindset to create impactful, frugal campus engagement strategies.

Salary Range

Not Disclosed (Competitive based on experience)

Employment Type

Full-time (Permanent)

Department

HR & Crews (University Relations)

Posted On

2025-11-06

Updated On

2025-11-06

Job Overview

  • Category: Private Jobs
  • Experience: 6-8 Years (Early Careers / University Relations Management)
  • Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate in any discipline
  • Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Type: Permanent
  • Apply By: Open Until Filled

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FAQ – Assistant Manager / Manager - University Relations

Frequently asked questions about this job opportunity.

  • This role involves planning and executing Meesho’s campus hiring and engagement strategy, maintaining relationships with universities, and building Meesho’s brand among students.

  • The position is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

  • Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in university relations, early careers management, or talent acquisition in fast-paced organizations.

  • Building and executing campus hiring strategy, organizing campus drives, managing relationships with universities, and driving employer branding initiatives.

  • A graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline with strong knowledge of recruitment processes and data-driven HR practices.

  • You can apply through Meesho’s official careers page: https://www.meesho.io/jobs