ROLE OVERVIEW This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving placement and internship outcomes, building a solid ecosystem of industry and institutional partnerships, and leading end-to-end career services. The incumbent will also spearhead professional upskilling initiatives and position the organization's graduates as highly sought-after professionals in their respective fields.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Placements &

• Career Services Take full ownership of securing placements and internship opportunities for all students across the program. Develop and implement a comprehensive annual placement strategy aligned with institutional goals. Curate targeted placements across government bodies, international development agencies, think tanks, and leading consulting firms. Design and oversee pre-placement training modules covering soft skills, technical skills, sector-specific knowledge, mock interviews, and group discussions. Conduct annual reviews of placement strategies and present improvement plans to senior leadership. Partnerships &

• Stakeholder Engagement Build and sustain long-term relationships with HR heads, industry leaders, and sector bodies to secure diverse placement and partnership opportunities. Establish and formalize MoUs and collaborative frameworks with leading Indian and international institutions. Liaise with alumni networks and partner institutions to generate mentorship and career opportunities for current students. Upskilling &





• Training Organise and deliver professional upskilling programmes for government officials and private-sector professionals, including seminars and workshops. Maintain relationships with government departments, ministries, and private organisations for long-term training partnerships. Team Leadership &

• Reporting Lead, mentor, and manage the Careers &

• Placement team. Maintain databases of placement metrics and reporting frameworks. Ensure regular communication with institutional leadership for strategic alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE 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. Demonstrated experience leading placement and career-services functions within a higher-education institution is strongly preferred. 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 is highly desirable. KEY COMPETENCIES Ability to manage diverse, senior-level stakeholders across academia, government, and industry. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Ability to design KPIs, monitor trends, and forecast placement needs. Strong project management skills with the ability to operationalise strategy across multiple workstreams. Commitment to student development and equitable career outcomes.

📌 Deputy Director - Placements and Partnerships (Nizamabad)
🏢 Arthan
📍 Nizamabad