We are looking to hire a senior leader for the role of Head – Placements & Corporate Relations (Assistant Director/ Deputy Director level) for our Pearl School of Business, with strong placement experience, preferably from premium institutes.

Key responsibilities

Placement Strategy & Leadership
• Define and execute a national placement strategy aligned with Pearl Academy’s academic vision
• Ensure high-quality placement outcomes across UG & PG Design and Business programs
• Lead, mentor, and scale the placement & corporate relations team
• Set annual placement targets (percentage placed, average CTC, recruiter growth)

Corporate & Industry Engagement
• Build long-term partnerships with fashion houses, design studios, luxury brands, agencies, consultancies, and global corporations
• Expand the recruiter base across India & Internationally
• Organize industry events

Campus Placements & Internships
• Oversee internships, live projects, and final placements
• Structure and execute campus placement drives, career fairs, and portfolio showcases




• Ensure transparent and student-centric placement processes
• Drive placement readiness programs with academic teams

Student Employability & Career Development
• Collaborate with Deans and Program Heads to align curriculum with industry needs
• Design employability frameworks: portfolio readiness, interview skills, skilled grooming
• Introduce global best practices in career services and assessment

Data, Reporting & Governance
• Implement and manage placement CRM systems
• Track KPIs: placement %, salary trends, recruiter repeat rate
• Present placement reports to leadership, accreditation bodies, and marketing teams
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and ethical standards

Team Management
• Lead a multi-campus placement team including Corporate Relations Managers, Placement Officers, and Coordinators
• Build a performance-driven, relationship-oriented culture
• Manage placement budgets and ROI

Experience-

📌 Assistant Director (India)
🏢 Pearl Academy
📍 India