Karan Menon
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven Senior Manager specialized in Student Recruitment and Strategic Alliances with 8 years of experience in the education sector and 4 years in corporate environments. Skilled at developing and implementing successful recruitment strategies, fostering partnerships, and managing international linkages. Adept at nurturing relationships with educational institutions and agents while maximizing enrolments. Proficient in HR functions including recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Manager Student Recruitment and Strategic Alliances - South Asia
Queen's University Belfast
Gurgaon
07.2021 - Current
- Led recruitment and engagement activities by actively identifying, engaging, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders in the higher education sector, including school counsellors, agents, and educational institutions. (Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Development)
- Organized and conducted a range of recruitment activities, including spot offer sessions and both virtual and offline information sessions, effectively converting leads and nurturing applicants through the admissions process. Managed and executed conversion activities in intervals(Lead Conversion, Recruitment Strategy)
- Key collaborator with the Kerala government, successfully partnering with an education stakeholder to create a dedicated channel for postgraduate student recruitment, resulting in the admission of several students under the scheme. (Government Collaboration, Partnership Development)
- Collaborated with the University’s central team to design and implement a comprehensive undergraduate recruitment strategy tailored for the Indian market, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives and local education trends. (Strategic Planning, Market Analysis)
- Participated in high-impact recruitment events such as Agent fairs/school fairs and agent-led conferences, representing the university and boosting its visibility among prospective students and influencers. (Event Management, Public Relations)
- Developed interactive engagement sessions for school principals, counsellors, students, and parents, fostering a deeper understanding of university offerings and streamlining communication between all parties involved. (Stakeholder Communication, Educational Outreach)
- Delivered in-depth training for school and agent counsellors, ensuring they could process applications accurately and uphold the quality standards expected by the university. (Training and Development, Quality Control)
- Established and managed an application screening center in India, overseeing the quality assessment process to ensure that submitted applications met the university’s academic and procedural requirements. (Operational Management, Application Assessment)
- Streamlined applicant queries and built a comprehensive lead database, using this data to inform targeted social media strategies for more effective outreach. (Data Management, Digital Marketing)
- Forged strategic partnerships with Indian universities, creating direct recruitment channels to strengthen the university’s brand and expand its reach. (Partnership Development, Institutional Relationship Building)
- Organized and executed faculty visits to multiple Indian cities, coordinating recruitment activities, academic workshops, and outreach events to increase visibility and foster student engagement. (Event Coordination, Logistical Support)
- Spearheaded recruitment strategies across India, working closely with international partnerships and local stakeholders to meet student recruitment targets and elevate the university’s profile. (Strategic Leadership, Partnership Management)
- Collaborated with senior management to design and execute recruitment plans, targeting priority schools and institutions in alignment with broader university objectives. (Executive Collaboration, Strategic Planning)
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with Indian recruitment agents, providing regular training and updates to ensure effective promotion of the university. (Agent Management, Training & Support)
- Facilitated workshops, seminars, and webinars for prospective students, providing guidance on admission processes and student life at the university. (Student Engagement, Public Speaking)
- Provided market intelligence on trends affecting recruitment, delivering strategic insights that informed decisions and helped shape the university’s approach to the Indian market. (Market Research, Strategic Insight)
- Led the development and delivery of an annual schedule of partnership engagement activities, including high-profile meetings, academic workshops, and collaborative sessions, raising the University’s profile and increasing the quality of partnerships in India. (Strategic Engagement, Event Management)
- Supported strategic high-level university visits to India with the faculties, providing insights and logistical support to ensure successful partnership development and recruitment activities. (Business Development, Executive Support)
- Advised on the University’s global profile-building initiatives in India, contributing to long-term partnership ambitions through focused relationship management and outreach efforts. (Brand Building, Relationship Management)
- Provided high-quality management information and policy insights to support the development of India partnership strategies, identifying key business development opportunities in education and research. (Policy Insight, Business Development)
- Developed and managed the University’s LinkedIn and Instagram regional pages, enhancing the institution’s digital presence and engaging prospective students through tailored content. (Social Media Strategy, Digital Branding)
University Coordinator International Linkages
NMIMS
Mumbai
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Handling university wide short-term program co-ordination
- Organizing International /Domestic Conferences with universities abroad
- Develop and advise on strategies to increase global student mobility and build the profile of mobility within the institution
- Coordinate with organizations/Associations /Communities for International Internship opportunities - including conducting information sessions for interested students
- To represent exchange and visiting students within the University
- To coordinate with the universities abroad for mobility of exchange students
- To work with faculties and departments to prepare outgoing students for mobility - involving the coordination of university wide information sessions and giving presentations to potential and actual outgoing students
- To promote the NMIMS University as a study abroad destination: liaising with potential and current exchange partners; attending key events and managing marketing and communication activities
- To maintain effective knowledge of immigration requirements and processes and Student Visa
- To work with other departments across the University to ensure the University provides an excellent student experience for exchange & visiting students and on the renewal and formation of exchange agreements and liaise with partner institutions as necessary
Country Representative
University of The Highlands & Islands
Mumbai
12.2014 - 10.2019
- Responsible for bridging the gap between Indian universities/institutes and University of Highlands and Islands
- Identifying opportunities to collaborate and develop relationships with educational institutions throughout the Indian market in order to recruit cohorts of students through articulation programmes
- Designing Short Term/ Long term program in coordination with the university team
- Identifying, training and fostering strong working relationships with international agents for long-term business
- Developing and implementing market-specific recruitment plans to maximize enrolments
- Counselling individual applicants via emails, calls and in-person
- Working closely with university personnel in order to capitalize on and create in-country opportunities for key programmes
- Creating bespoke marketing materials tailored to fit the market and programme
- Representing University in seminars and conferences for their branding and promotion
- Developing programs and products to promote the university Pan India
Senior Human Resources Executive
Redchillies Vfx
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: Division of Redchillies Entertainment Pvt ltd
- Recruiting 1st Level 2nd Level
- Maintaining employee life cycle records and documents
- Maintaining HRIS software records
- Facilitating BU Heads requisitions
- Assisting HR Manager in recruitments process
- Organizing induction program
- Planning and organizing employee engagement programs
- Planning and organizing inbound and out bound training
- Internal and external contract management
- Maintaining and facilitating end to end performance review process
- Maintaining employee leave and daily attendance record
- Handling employee grievances
- Facilitating HR head in system development and policy framework
- Division of Redchillies Entertainment Pvt ltd
Human Resource Executive
HEXAGON NUTRITION PVT. LTD.
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Maintaining employee life cycle records and documents
- Maintaining HRIS software records
- Facilitating BU Heads requisitions
- Assisting HR Manager in recruitments process
- Organizing induction program
- Planning and organizing employee engagement programs
- Planning and organizing inbound and out bound training
- Internal and external contract management
- Maintaining and facilitating end to end performance review process
- Maintaining employee leave and daily attendance record
- Handling employee grievances
- Facilitating HR head in system development and policy framework
Education
International Leadership and Organizational Behaviour -
University of Bucconi
04.2020
PGDHRM -
Welingkars institute of management and technology
Mumbai05.2014
Bachelor's of Arts -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai06.2011
Skills
- Skilled in Task Management
- Ability to Adjust Strategies
- Communication Skills
- Quick Adaptability
- Leadership
- Computer Skills
- Communication
- Proficient Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Microsoft Office
- Planning
- Mobility
- Branding
Languages
- Marathi
- Hindi
- English
- Malayalam
Timeline
Sr Manager Student Recruitment and Strategic Alliances - South Asia
Queen's University Belfast
07.2021 - Current
University Coordinator International Linkages
NMIMS
11.2019 - 06.2021
Country Representative
University of The Highlands & Islands
12.2014 - 10.2019
Senior Human Resources Executive
Redchillies Vfx
12.2012 - 11.2014
Human Resource Executive
HEXAGON NUTRITION PVT. LTD.
05.2011 - 12.2012
International Leadership and Organizational Behaviour -
University of Bucconi
PGDHRM -
Welingkars institute of management and technology
Bachelor's of Arts -
University of Mumbai