University Relations Manager
Ready to build partnerships and make an impact? Join Universum as a University Relations Manager, connecting universities with insights into the next generation of talent.
6-month position, November 2026 – April 2027 · Stockholm · Full-time or part-time (~50%)
About Us
Universum is an employer branding research and advisory company founded in Stockholm. Each year we survey students and young professionals about their career preferences and the employers they want to work for, and we use these insights to advise employers across 20 markets.
About the Role
We are setting up a new University Relations team that works directly with universities. The team builds partnerships in which universities distribute our annual student survey to their students and, in return, receive insight reports about their own students. You will be responsible for a group of universities in 2–3 markets, from first contact through to delivery of results.
What You Will Do
Contact universities by email, LinkedIn and phone, using AI-supported outreach tools
Reach the right people at each university: career centers, university leadership and dean’s offices, and student unions and student media
Hold introductory and onboarding calls, around 20 per week, and agree partnerships
Support universities during the survey period: one invitation to students, two reminders, and weekly status updates
Present results to partner universities through reports and webinars
Keep records of your contacts and partnerships up to date, and report weekly on activity and results
Program Dates & Location
We have two start dates September 14 or October 5, and the program will run until December 18, 2026. We offer both full time and part-time, approximately 50% — based at our office in central Stockholm (exceptions can be made for some languages and regions)
How You Will Work
You will work in a team of 5-10 University Relations Managers, with weekly coaching from a University Relations lead and support from our Data Collection team. Your results are followed up weekly on activity, signed partnerships and survey responses delivered.
Position Details
Start date: First week of November 2026
End date: End of April 2027
Scope: Full-time or part-time (approximately 50%)
Location: Our office in central Stockholm (exceptions possible for some languages and regions)
Compensation: Fixed monthly salary plus variable pay based on activity, signed partnerships and survey responses delivered
Requirements
Fluent English, spoken and written
Organized, and able to manage many contacts and follow-ups at the same time
Comfortable with outreach by phone and email, including hearing “no”
Confident communicating with senior staff at universities
Comfortable using AI tools and other digital tools
Nice to Have
Additional languages, especially Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Spanish, French, German, Arabic or Portuguese
Experience from sales, student associations or work in a university setting
After the program
Depending on performance and business needs, there may be opportunities to continue at Universum, either in University Relations or in other commercial roles.
Ready to join us?
Our recruitment process is rolling — so don’t sit on this. Assessment days are coming up in Late October We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences — diversity makes us stronger.
Let’s build the future of employer branding — together.
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- Department
- Sales
- Location
- HQ
- Salary
- kr25,000 - kr35,000/month
- Employment type
- Contract
About Universum
Universum is a global leader in employer branding insights and research. For over 35 years, we have been helping the world’s top employers understand, attract, and retain talent. At Universum, we don’t just shape employer brands — we shape the future of work. As the world’s leading employer branding agency, we partner with companies across the globe to define and communicate what makes them truly exceptional places to work.