Director of Corporate Relations

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will be responsible for strategic industry partnerships, career development and student success, alumni engagement, employer branding and communication, data-driven impact and reporting, stakeholder satisfaction, and budget and resource management. Your key responsibilities will include: - Establishing and nurturing relationships with leading corporations, startups, and professional bodies to secure high-quality internship and job opportunities for students and alumni. You will also represent the institution at industry forums and employer events. - Designing and executing workshops, training programs, and career coaching initiatives, collaborating with faculty to integrate employability skills into academic programs, and improving career readiness through personalized student support and mentoring. - Building and implementing a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy, developing alumni mentoring and networking programs, and leveraging alumni for job referrals, guest lectures, and industry connections. - Positioning the institution as a top talent destination for employers, managing employer-facing communication and employer engagement platforms, and sharing success stories of students and alumni to enhance visibility and credibility. - Tracking student and alumni career outcomes through robust data systems, analyzing placement trends to inform strategy and continuous improvement, and presenting reports to leadership on performance metrics and strategic outcomes. - Collecting and acting on feedback from students, alumni, and recruiters to ensure high satisfaction levels through responsive and value-driven services, and fostering long-term relationships with repeat employers and alumni contributors. - Developing and managing budgets for career and engagement activities, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation, and exploring funding and sponsorship opportunities to scale initiatives. Qualifications required for this role include: - Masters degree in Business, Education, HR, or related field. - 10+ years of relevant experience in career services, corporate relations, or talent development. - Strong network across industries and proven track record of partnership building. - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. - Data-driven mindset with experience in impact reporting and performance metrics. - Experience in Academia.,