Dean / Director Training & Placement, Industry Relations & Collaboration

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (MSEC)

Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions (MSGI)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions

Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions (MSGI) carries a distinguished educational legacy dating back to 1947, founded on the vision of the late Prof. K. R. Sundararajan, an eminent educationist who established the Indian Institute of Engineering Technology (IIET) in Chennai.

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (MSEC), established in August 2001, is committed to delivering quality engineering education and developing technically competent, professionally capable and socially responsible graduates.

With NAAC A Grade accreditation, NBA-accredited programmes, UGC recognition under Sections 2(f) and 12(B), and autonomous status since 2024, MSEC continues to strengthen its focus on academic excellence, research, innovation and industry engagement.

As part of its institutional growth vision, MSGI is building a comprehensive ecosystem that connects academic learning with industry expectations, professional development, corporate engagement and career opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished and visionary Dean / Director – Training & Placement, Industry Relations & Collaboration to provide strategic leadership in strengthening student employability, corporate partnerships, industry–academia collaboration and professional development.

This is a senior institutional leadership position that will drive the integration of academic learning with real-world industry requirements, create meaningful corporate relationships and establish measurable outcomes in student placements, internships, faculty development and industry engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of institutional leadership, corporate networking, industry relationships and a proven ability to build sustainable partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Institutional Development

- Develop the institutional strategy and roadmap for training, placements, industry relations and collaborations.
- Establish measurable targets for placements, internships, corporate partnerships and faculty development.
- Align student competencies and academic programmes with evolving industry requirements.
- Lead and mentor the Training & Placement team and departmental coordinators.

2. Student Employability & Career Development

- Establish a structured employability development framework from first year to final year.
- Drive aptitude, technical, communication and skilled skills training.
- Identify student skill gaps and implement targeted development initiatives.
- Facilitate internships, apprenticeships, industrial visits, live projects and career mentoring.
- Strengthen opportunities for higher education, competitive examinations and entrepreneurship.

3. Corporate Relations & Campus Placements

- Build and nurture relationships with leading national and multinational companies.




- Develop networks with corporate HR leaders, talent acquisition heads and industry decision-makers.
- Drive campus recruitment, pool campus and off-campus placement opportunities.
- Expand recruiter networks across IT, manufacturing, core engineering, infrastructure, consulting and emerging technology sectors.
- Strengthen alumni networks for corporate referrals, mentoring and recruitment opportunities.
- Monitor placement performance, salary packages, job profiles and recruitment outcomes.

4. Industry Relations & Strategic Partnerships

- Establish strategic partnerships with industries, technology companies, research institutions and professional bodies.
- Initiate and manage institutional MoUs and ensure measurable outcomes.
- Facilitate industry-sponsored laboratories, Centres of Excellence and technical training facilities.
- Develop opportunities for industry-supported internships, apprenticeships and skill development programmes.
- Facilitate industry expert interactions, workshops, seminars and technical conferences.

5. Faculty Development & Industry Exposure

- Develop faculty upskilling and career development initiatives.
- Identify faculty training requirements in coordination with academic leadership.
- Facilitate Faculty Development Programmes, certifications, industrial visits and industry internships.
- Encourage faculty participation in professional forums, technical conferences and industry-sponsored projects.
- Strengthen industry engagement in teaching, research and professional development.

6. Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

- Promote collaborative research and consultancy projects with industry partners.
- Facilitate industry-sponsored projects involving students and faculty.
- Develop relationships with start-up ecosystems, incubators and innovation networks.
- Encourage student innovation, hackathons, prototype development and entrepreneurship.
- Strengthen institutional incubation and innovation initiatives.

7. Institutional Governance & Performance Monitoring

- Coordinate with the Principal, Dean Academics, Heads of Departments and institutional leadership.
- Establish performance monitoring mechanisms for placements, training and industry engagement.
- Oversee placement documentation, corporate partnerships, MoUs and faculty development records.
- Ensure accurate and verifiable placement statistics.
- Coordinate relevant documentation for NAAC, NBA, NIRF and other institutional accreditation and ranking processes.
- Present periodic performance reports and strategic recommendations to Management.

Qualifications & Experience
- Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Technology or Management is required.




- Ph.D. in Engineering, Technology, Management or a relevant discipline is preferred.
- Significant professional experience in engineering education, academic leadership, corporate relations, industry engagement or training and placement.
- Demonstrated experience in developing strategic corporate partnerships and industry relationships.
- Proven exposure to campus recruitment, student employability initiatives and faculty development.
- Experience in MoU management, industry-sponsored projects, consultancy and institutional collaborations.
- Strong understanding of industry recruitment trends, emerging technologies and evolving workforce requirements.
- Experience in institutional administration, accreditation and academic governance will be an advantage.

Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strategic and institutional leadership.
- Strong corporate networking and relationship management.
- Industry–academia collaboration and partnership development.
- Campus recruitment and placement strategy.
- Student career development and mentoring.
- Faculty development and professional upskilling.
- Negotiation and stakeholder management.
- Data-driven decision-making and performance monitoring.
- Excellent communication, presentation and team leadership skills.

Key Performance Expectations The role will be evaluated against measurable institutional outcomes, including:
- Improvement in student placement percentage and quality of placements.
- Growth in active corporate recruiters and repeat recruitment partnerships.
- Increased internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Number and effectiveness of industry partnerships and MoUs.
- Faculty development, certifications and industry exposure.
- Industry-sponsored research, consultancy and cooperative projects.
- Student entrepreneurship and innovation outcomes.
- Overall improvement in student, faculty and industry partner engagement.

Reporting Structure Reports to: Secretary / Principal / Designated Management Authority.

Works closely with the Head – Training & Placement, Dean Academics, Heads of Departments, Research and Institutional Development Leadership, Centre of Excellence Heads, HR Department, industry partners and alumni.

Why Join MSGI?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant institutional transformation initiative and build an integrated ecosystem that connects education, industry and careers.

The selected leader will play a pivotal role in:

- Strengthening the institution's corporate and industry presence.
- Creating meaningful career opportunities for students.
- Building long-term partnerships with leading organisations.
- Developing a culture of continuous professional development.
- Establishing measurable and sustainable industry–academia collaboration.

Join Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College and be part of our vision to transform education into professional excellence, industry collaboration and successful careers. Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn.

📌 Dean of Training & Placement & Industry Relations & Collaboration (Chennai)
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