KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Corporate

Outreach - Establish and maintain relationships with businesses and organizations across relevant industries.

- Develop outreach strategies to engage potential corporate partners, showcasing the institute’s strengths and capabilities. 2.

Internship

Opportunities - Collaborate with corporate partners to create and manage internship programs for students.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internships and facilitate feedback to enhance the program.
- Industry-Sponsored Projects - Facilitate partnerships for industry-sponsored projects, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in real-world applications.
- Coordinate with faculty and industry representatives to identify project opportunities aligned with academic programs. 4.

Technical Consultancy

Work - Explore avenues for providing technical consultancy services to industry through faculty expertise and student involvement.

- Develop a model for consultancy engagements that ensures mutually beneficial relationships.
- MoU Signing with Industry - Lead negotiations and discussions to finalize Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with corporate partners.
- Ensure signed MoUs are executed efficiently and monitored for effective, ongoing collaboration.
- Placement of Students with Higher Packages - Drive initiatives to enhance placement opportunities for students, focusing on securing positions with competitive salary packages.
- Work closely with the career services team to identify high-growth sectors and tailor training programs accordingly.




- HR Meets - Organize regular meetings and networking events with HR representatives from partner companies to discuss recruitment needs and share industry insights.
- Develop forums for dialogue between corporate partners and academic departments, fostering a collaborative approach to curriculum and talent development. 8.

Student

Counselling - Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students on career options, industry trends, and job requirements.

- Assess student strengths and areas for development through one-on-one discussions and career assessments.
- Guide students in creating effective resumes and cover letters, and in interview preparation.
- Maintain ongoing communication with students to track their progress and provide continuous support. 9.

Employability Training

Programs - Design, implement, and oversee employability training programs focused on improving both soft and technical skills.

- Collaborate with industry professionals to ensure training content remains current and relevant to market demands.
- Conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions covering communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, technical skills, and leadership.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback mechanisms and adjust as necessary to meet student and industry needs. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology,



or a related field; a Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent, with specialization in Marketing / HR / General Management) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE - Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in corporate relations, training & placement, industry liaison, or business development, preferably within an academic or engineering institution.

- Demonstrated track record of building industry partnerships, driving placement outcomes, and managing cross-functional teams.
- Prior experience engaging with corporate HR teams, senior industry leaders, and academic stakeholders will be an added advantage.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES - Solid industry network and relationship-management skills.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Strategic planning and program management capability.
- Leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a team.
- Strong understanding of industry trends, recruitment practices, and employability requirements.
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, presentations, and MoU / contract negotiations.
- Data-driven, target-oriented approach to placements and outreach. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) - Number of new corporate partnerships and MoUs established annually.
- Number and quality of internship opportunities secured for students.
- Placement percentage and average / highest salary packages achieved.
- Number of industry-sponsored projects and consultancy engagements facilitated.
- Number of employability training programs, workshops, and HR meets conducted.
- Student and recruiter satisfaction feedback scores.

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