Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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1. Corporate Outreach

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- Establish and maintain relationships with businesses and organizations across relevant industries.
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- Develop outreach strategies to engage potential corporate partners, showcasing the institute's strengths and capabilities.
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2. Internship Opportunities

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- Collaborate with corporate partners to create and manage internship programs for students.
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- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internships and facilitate feedback to enhance the program.
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3. Industry-Sponsored Projects

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- Facilitate partnerships for industry-sponsored projects, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in real-world applications.
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- Coordinate with faculty and industry representatives to identify project opportunities aligned with academic programs.
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4. Technical Consultancy Work

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- Explore avenues for providing technical consultancy services to industry through faculty expertise and student involvement.
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- Develop a model for consultancy engagements that ensures mutually beneficial relationships.
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5. MoU Signing with Industry

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- Lead negotiations and discussions to finalize Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with corporate partners.
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- Ensure signed MoUs are executed efficiently and monitored for effective, ongoing collaboration.
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6. Placement of Students with Higher Packages

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- Drive initiatives to enhance placement opportunities for students, focusing on securing positions with competitive salary packages.
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- Work closely with the career services team to identify high-growth sectors and tailor training programs accordingly.
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7. HR Meets

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

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- Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students on career options, industry trends, and job requirements.
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- Assess student strengths and areas for development through one-on-one discussions and career assessments.
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- Guide students in creating effective resumes and cover letters, and in interview preparation.
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- Maintain ongoing communication with students to track their progress and provide continuous support.
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9. Employability Training Programs

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- Design, implement, and oversee employability training programs focused on improving both soft and technical skills.
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- Collaborate with industry professionals to ensure training content remains current and relevant to market demands.
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- Conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions covering communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, technical skills, and leadership.
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- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback mechanisms and adjust as necessary to meet student and industry needs.
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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- 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.
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EXPERIENCE

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- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in corporate relations, training & placement, industry liaison, or business development, preferably within an academic or engineering institution.
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- Demonstrated track record of building industry partnerships, driving placement outcomes, and managing cross-functional teams.
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- Prior experience engaging with corporate HR teams, senior industry leaders, and academic stakeholders will be an added advantage.
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KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

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- Strong industry network and relationship-management skills.
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- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
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- Strategic planning and program management capability.
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- Leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a team.
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- Strong understanding of industry trends, recruitment practices, and employability requirements.
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- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, presentations, and MoU / contract negotiations.
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- Data-driven, target-oriented approach to placements and outreach.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

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- Number of new corporate partnerships and MoUs established annually.
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- Number and quality of internship opportunities secured for students.
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- Placement percentage and average / highest salary packages achieved.
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- Number of industry-sponsored projects and consultancy engagements facilitated.
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- Number of employability training programs, workshops, and HR meets conducted.
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- Student and recruiter satisfaction feedback scores.
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📌 Head - Corporate Relations (Pune)
🏢 MIT Academy of Engineering
📍 Pune