Head of Placements & Outreach

Job Summary:

The Head of Corporate Relations, Outreach and Placement is responsible for leading the college’s corporate engagement strategy, building and nurturing relationships with industry partners, and ensuring optimal placement outcomes for students. This role involves collaborating with corporates to drive recruiters to hire students based on their specialization, sourcing relevant opportunities for students, and providing feedback to academic teams to align curriculum with industry needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Engagement:

• Develop and implement strategies to engage corporates and build strong, long-term relationships.
• Drive recruiters to hire students through their specialization by highlighting unique academic and skill-based offerings.

Opportunity Sourcing:

• Identify and source job and internship opportunities suitable for students’ profiles and aligned with their fields of specialization.
• Facilitate interactions between students and potential employers through campus drives, networking events, and industry collaborations.

Curriculum Alignment:

• Provide regular feedback to the content and delivery team to enhance the academic curriculum, ensuring it meets the evolving requirements of the corporate sector.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the corporate outreach and placement team to achieve placement targets and deliver the best possible outcomes for students.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Monitor and report on placement trends, employer feedback, and student outcomes.
• Use data-driven insights to refine outreach and placement strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:

  Master’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Experience:

  Minimum of 12-15+ years in corporate relations, business development, or campus recruitment, preferably within the education sector.

Skills:

• Strong networking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Analytical skills to assess placement trends and feedback.