Deputy Director - Placements and Partnerships
On-siteHyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Summary
Drive placement and internship outcomes by securing opportunities across government bodies, international agencies, and consulting firms while curating targeted strategies aligned with institutional goals. Lead the Careers & Placement team through mentorship and daily management, overseeing pre-placement training modules and annual strategic reviews to present improvement plans to senior leadership. Build long-term relationships with HR heads and sector bodies to formalize MoUs and generate mentorship pipelines via alumni networks. Organize professional upskilling programs for government officials and private-sector professionals, maintaining robust databases of placement metrics and reporting frameworks. Ensure regular communication with institutional leadership for strategic alignment and forecast placement needs through KPI design.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Management, HR, Education, Public Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in university placements, corporate talent acquisition, business development, or training & development
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading placement and career-services functions within a higher-education institution
- Track record of building and managing corporate partnerships and institutional collaborations at a senior level
- Experience designing and delivering professional development or executive education programmes
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