Student Placement Director - Mumbai

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About SDBI:

SDBI is a premier institute offering B.Sc., M.Sc., and Diploma programs in Data Science and Business Analytics, in collaboration with Patkar College and affiliated with the University of Mumbai. We are also located at Garware College in affiliation with Pune University. We are committed to bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations through high-impact student experiences.

Role Overview:

Student Placement Director

Key Responsibilities:

Placement & Industry Engagement:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry leaders for hiring, internships, and live projects
• Organize campus placement drives, corporate talks, and recruitment sessions
• Liaise with companies to align student skills with hiring needs
• Track placement metrics and share placement reports with stakeholders

Student Development & Training:

• Plan and execute student training programs – aptitude, soft skills, technical skills
• Organize mock interviews, resume reviews, and pre-placement bootcamps
• Coordinate guest lectures, alumni talks, industry panels, and mentorship sessions

Event & Committee Management:

• Lead and manage the student placement committee
• Plan and execute internship fairs, career festivals, and industry-led hackathons
• Create engagement strategies for students throughout the academic year
• Handle student queries, feedback loops, and conflict resolution if needed

Process & Coordination:

• Collaborate with faculty, academic teams, and leadership to align placement strategies
• Maintain updated databases of student profiles and placement records
• Work closely with HRs and recruiters to understand evolving industry requirements

Preferred Profile:

• 5–10 years of experience in 

  higher education placement management

  , career services, or industry-academia interface roles
• Strong network in the tech, analytics, consulting, or BFSI sectors
• Ability to speak confidently to both students and CXOs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Passionate about 

  student success and industry relevance

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