Role Objective:

To lead placement strategy and build strong industry relationships for the PGPM and PGDM programs, ensuring quality employment opportunities, strong recruiter partnerships, and successful placement outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Placement Strategy & Execution

- Develop and execute placement strategies for the PGPM and PGDM programs.- Manage the end-to-end placement process, from recruiter outreach to offer closure.- Build and expand a strong and diverse recruiter network across sectors and functions.- Track placement progress, offers, compensation, and key placement metrics.- Ensure smooth and timely execution of campus recruitment processes.

2. Industry & Corporate Relations

- Build and maintain relationships with HR leaders, recruiters, business heads, and industry professionals.- Identify and onboard new recruiters and corporate partners.- Strengthen existing relationships and drive repeat hiring from key recruiters.- Develop long-term corporate partnerships for placements, internships, live projects, guest sessions, and other industry engagements.- Represent SOIL at relevant industry forums and corporate networking platforms.

3. Recruiter Engagement

- Coordinate pre-placement talks, recruitment presentations, assessments, interviews, and other hiring processes.- Understand evolving industry hiring requirements and identify relevant opportunities for students.- Gather recruiter feedback and use insights to strengthen future placement strategies.- Maintain an active pipeline of prospective recruiters throughout the year.

4. Team & Stakeholder Management





- Lead and manage the placement team to ensure effective execution and achievement of placement goals.- Work closely with senior leadership, faculty, alumni, and other internal stakeholders.- Maintain accurate placement MIS and provide regular reports and insights to leadership.- Ensure a professional experience for both students and corporate partners throughout the placement process.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Robust corporate networking and relationship management skills.- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.- Strong understanding of campus recruitment and the higher education placement ecosystem.- Business development and recruiter acquisition mindset.- Strong execution, analytical, and team management skills.

Requirements

- Master's degree in management, HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline.- 8–12 years of relevant experience in placements, corporate relations, campus recruitment, talent acquisition, or business development.- Prior experience in a reputed business school, higher education institution, or AICTE-approved institution preferred.- Strong network with corporate recruiters and HR/Talent Acquisition professionals.- Demonstrated experience in driving placements and developing corporate relationships.

What Success Looks Like

- Strong placement outcomes across PGPM and PGDM programs.- Stronger and deeper corporate partnerships.- High recruiter satisfaction and positive employer feedback.- Robust placement pipeline throughout the year.- Effective placement team performance and strong reporting systems.

SOIL is a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all.

📌 Assistant Director – Placements & Industry Relations (Mumbai)
🏢 School of Inspired Leadership
📍 Mumbai