Director of Career Development Services

As the Director of Career Development Services at our institution, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in shaping the career journeys of students across Engineering, Management, Law & Liberal Studies disciplines. With over 15-20 years of experience in campus placements, corporate engagement, and strategic academic-industry partnerships, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a 100% student-centric approach to career guidance. Your key responsibilities will include managing the Career Development Services (CDS) team efficiently to achieve targeted outcomes within specified timelines. You will be tasked with developing and implementing a forward-looking placement roadmap aligned with industry needs, maximizing placement outcomes for students, and analyzing placement metrics with a data-driven approach. Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporates, law firms, consulting companies, PSUs, and multinationals will be essential. Leveraging these partnerships for student placements, internships, and industry engagements will be a primary focus, along with representing the institution at national and international forums to expand the employer network. In addition, you will collaborate with faculty and training vendors to bridge skill gaps and ensure students are industry-ready. Providing personalized mentorship, career coaching, and employability initiatives will empower students to align their strengths with industry requirements effectively. Your role will also involve conceptualizing and hosting corporate summits, industry dialogues, and employer branding events to enhance institutional visibility. Driving operational excellence through transparent and compliant placement practices, supervising a team of officers and coordinators, and monitoring key performance indicators for continuous improvement will be crucial to your success. To qualify for this position, you should hold a postgraduate degree in Management, Engineering, Law, Human Resources, or a related field. A minimum of 15-20 years of experience in campus placements, corporate relations, or career development is required, along with exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills. As a visionary and influential leader with strong industry credibility, you should possess a proactive, ethical, and approachable demeanor. Your organizational skills, execution-focused mindset, and interpersonal abilities will be key attributes for driving success in this role. If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply by sending a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining your vision for Career Development Services to blessen.babu@bmu.edu.in. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.,