Assistant Director (Placements)

Job highlights

• . Master s degree in Business Administration (MBA) . MBA (2 years,full-time) from a leading national or international Management School
• Minimum 8 10 years of experience in industry / corporate organizations in which 2 3 years at Middle Management level in Marketing and / or HR .
• . Professional Experience

Job Title : Assistant Director (Placement)

Job Summary

The incumbent will provide strategic leadership for all placement-related activities of the designated School. The role involves building and sustaining strong relationships with national and international industry partners to secure competitive placements aligned with those offered at top B-Schools. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean/Director to formulate and implement placement policies, strengthen industry engagement, and enhance student employability through internships, live projects, and corporate exposure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all placement activities for MBA and related programs
• Build and strengthen relationships with national and international corporate partners
• Target high-quality placement profiles comparable to those offered by leading B-Schools
• Formulate and implement placement policies in coordination with the Dean/Director
• Strengthen summer placements, internships, live projects, periodic projects, and corporate engagements
• Organize company visits, industrial visits, guest lectures, CEO series, and corporate interaction programs
• Develop and manage placement brochures, presentations, and promotional material
• Visit companies for promotion of students and academic programs
• Build industry interfaces for training programs, corporate projects, and skill development initiatives

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Master s degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA (2 years, full-time) from a leading national or international Management School

Professional Certifications

• Not mandatory; relevant certifications in Marketing, HR, Talent Management, or Leadership will be an added advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 10 years of experience in industry/corporate organizations in which 2 3 years at Middle Management level in Marketing and/or HR
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in educational institutions or the service sector

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
• Strategic thinking and policy formulation skills
• Industry engagement and corporate liaison expertise
• Leadership and team coordination capabilities
• Ability to work closely with academic leadership and external stakeholders