IIMA Associate Vice President - Alumni & External Relations Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

This role is ideally suited for highly accomplished professionals holding a full-time MBA or an equivalent degree, complemented by a minimum of 10 years of overall experience. Critically, candidates must possess at least 5 years of leadership experience within alumni relations, corporate relations, or external affairs. Essential qualities include strong interpersonal, networking, communication, and strategic thinking abilities, along with a proven track record in large-scale stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and event management. A passion for higher education and a global mindset are also key.

Candidates lacking a full-time MBA or equivalent, or those with less than 10 years of total experience (or fewer than 5 years in specific alumni/external relations leadership roles), should not apply. The position has a strict maximum age limit of 55 years, with no relaxations for any category. Individuals seeking a permanent government role or those uncomfortable with a contract-based appointment will find this opportunity unsuitable.

Serving as an Associate Vice President at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), a globally recognized premier institution, offers immense prestige and a highly impactful career trajectory. This senior leadership role provides a significant platform to shape the institute's external engagement and contribute to its global standing. While initially a fixed-term contract of three years, the role carries a strong potential for extension based on performance and institutional needs, offering long-term involvement in a critical and strategic function.