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Job Description: Lead - Placements Masters’ Union located in Gurugram, Haryana, India, is a globally recognized institution consistently ranked among the top business schools. We are dedicated to fostering innovative thinking, producing cutting-edge research, and developing ethical, impactful leaders who can navigate and shape the complexities of the global business landscape. Our vibrant academic environment and strong industry connections prepare our graduates for accelerated career trajectories in India and worldwide. Position Summary: The Lead - Placements is a critical role responsible for spearheading the placement outcomes for Undergraduate Programme offered at Masters’ Union. This individual will be instrumental in forging and strengthening deep, strategic relationships with leading corporations and organizations across diverse sectors, both within India and internationally. They will drive the overall placement strategy, lead a dedicated team, and work collaboratively with the Director of the Programme to ensure our students achieve their career aspirations and maintain our school's exceptional placement record. Key Responsibilities: · Strategic Placement Vision & Execution: o Develop, articulate, and execute a forward-thinking, comprehensive placement strategy aligned with the school's global standing and the evolving job market.. · Corporate Relations & Alliance Building: o Cultivate and significantly expand high-level relationships with CXOs, HR leaders, and talent acquisition heads at top-tier companies, including Fortune 500, leading Indian conglomerates, startups, and international organizations. o Identify, attract, and onboard new marquee recruiters and secure exclusive placement opportunities for our students. · Placement Operations & Management: o Oversee the entire placement process, including scheduling, logistics, and managing recruiter visits, virtual engagements, and interview processes. o Ensure seamless execution of pre-placement talks, company presentations, and recruitment drives. o Collaborate closely with the Career Management Center to align student preparedness with recruiter expectations and placement opportunities. o Manage and mentor a high-performing team responsible for corporate relations, logistics, and student coordination. · Student Readiness & Outcomes: o Ensure students are meticulously prepared for the placement process, encompassing industry knowledge, interview skills, and professional etiquette. o Facilitate mentorship opportunities and industry interactions for students with senior corporate professionals. o Monitor student performance during the placement process o Track and report comprehensive placement statistics, including employment rates, salary data, sector-wise placements, and geographic distribution, ensuring transparency and accuracy. · Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: o Serve as a primary point of contact for external recruiters and internal stakeholders (Director, Recruiters Students). o Collaborate with the Alumni Relations team to leverage the extensive alumni network for placement and mentoring opportunities. o Develop compelling marketing collateral and communication strategies to showcase our talent pool to potential recruiters. Qualifications: · Education: Master's degree required (MBA from a top-tier business school strongly preferred). · Experience: o Minimum of 6-7 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate relations, talent acquisition, key account management, or a similar role within a large corporation, executive search firm, or a top-tier business school's placement/career services function. o Demonstrated track record of building and managing high-value relationships with senior corporate executives and achieving exceptional placement outcomes. o Deep understanding of the Indian and global job markets, industry trends, and recruitment best practices across diverse sectors (e.g., consulting, finance, technology, FMCG, manufacturing, startups). o Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team. o Experience operating within the higher education sector, particularly a top-ranked business school, is highly advantageous. · Skills & Attributes: o Exceptional networking, relationship-building, and negotiation skills with a proven ability to engage at the CXO level. o Strong strategic acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and challenges in the placement landscape. o Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate the value proposition of our students effectively. o Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and highly collaborative environment. o Data-driven approach to decision-making and strong analytical skills. o A proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial mindset. o Flexibility to travel extensively for corporate engagements and events Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹3,200,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person
