Government Liaison Executive

Role: Executive - State Government Liaisoning (Maharashtra)

Organisation: Jio University (Under Reliance Foundation Institution of Education & Research)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Role Objective

The Executive - State Government Liaisoning will support Jio University's engagement with departments of the Government of Maharashtra, state regulatory bodies, and local authorities. The role will focus on operational coordination, regulatory follow-ups, documentation, and execution support to ensure smooth compliance, approvals, and state-level engagement across education, skills, infrastructure, and innovation-related initiatives.

This role will work closely with senior leadership and the Manager/Head - Government Liaisoning to enable timely regulatory clearances, inspections, partnerships, and state interactions critical to institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Government of Maharashtra Coordination & Liaison Support

• Support engagement with key Government of Maharashtra departments, including:
• Higher & Technical Education Department
• School Education & Sports Department
• Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Department
• Planning and Finance Departments
• Urban Development Departments and local municipal bodies
• Act as a coordination point for routine communication between Jio University and state government offices.
• Assist in scheduling, preparation, and follow-ups for meetings with state officials, directorates, and statutory authorities.
• Accompany senior leadership during meetings, inspections, and official interactions as required.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Public Administration, Public Policy, Education Management, Political Science, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in government liaisoning, regulatory coordination, public affairs, or institutional governance.
• Familiarity with Government of Maharashtra systems , particularly higher education or skill development sectors.
• Exposure to handling:
• State-level approvals and NOCs
• Regulatory documentation and inspections
• Municipal or infrastructure-related clearances (preferred)
• Strong coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities for official correspondence.
• High integrity, discretion, and comfort working within structured government environments.