The Partnerships Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Office for Partnerships and supporting the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with schools and other educational institutions. The role coordinates partnership activities, practicum programmes, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support the School of Education's academic, research, and field-based learning objectives.

Partnership Development & Relationship Management

• Identify, establish, and sustain strategic partnerships with schools, educational institutions, NGOs, government bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long-term professional relationships with partner organisations to support the School’s academic, research, and field engagement objectives.
• Lead the development, execution, and renewal of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and other partnership agreements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the School and partner institutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Events

• Plan and execute stakeholder engagement initiatives, including roundtables, conferences, forums, networking events, and partnership meetings.
• Lead the organisation of the flagship School of Education events, including the Practicum Showcase Conference.
• Promote institutional visibility and collaboration through effective stakeholder engagement activities.

Practicum & Experiential Learning

• Manage the planning and implementation of practicum cycles in collaboration with faculty, students, and partner institutions.
• Facilitate student placements and experiential learning opportunities aligned with academic requirements.
• Monitor programme implementation and address operational issues to ensure successful delivery.

Academic & Research Engagement

• Facilitate academic visits, field immersions, research collaborations, and other field-based learning activities.
• Coordinate with partner institutions to support student development and faculty research initiatives.

Operations & Reporting

• Support and manage the day-to-day administration of the Partnerships Office.
• Maintain accurate partnership records, databases, agreements, and programme documentation.
• Track partnership activities, timelines, and deliverables, and prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance with institutional administrative and operational requirements.

• Understanding of Pakistan’s education sector and key stakeholders, including schools, educational institutions, NGOs, and government bodies.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, events, and timelines simultaneously

• Relationship-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Collaborative
• Organized
• Results-focused

Bachelor's degree in Education, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a HEC-recognised institution. 

At least 03 years of relevant experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, project management, or relationship management.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.