KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /n 1.

Corporate

Outreach /n /n

- 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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Internship

Opportunities /n /n

- 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.

/n /n 3. Industry-Sponsored Projects /n /n

- 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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Technical Consultancy

Work /n /n

- 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.

/n /n 5. MoU Signing with Industry /n /n

- 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.

/n /n 6. Placement of Students with Higher Packages /n /n

- 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.

/n /n 7. HR Meets /n /n





- 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 collaborative approach to curriculum and talent development.

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Student

Counselling /n /n

- 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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Employability Training

Programs /n /n

- 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.

/n /n EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS /n /n

- 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.

/n /n EXPERIENCE /n /n

- 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.

/n /n KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES /n /n

- 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.

/n /n KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) /n /n

- Number of recent 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