Assistant Director (Placements)

Job Designation: Assistant Director (Placement)

Job Summary:

The incumbent will provide strategic leadership for all placement-related activities of the designated School. The role involves building and sustaining strong relationships with national and international industry partners to secure competitive placements aligned with those offered at top B-Schools. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean/Director to formulate and implement placement policies, strengthen industry engagement, and enhance student employability through internships, live projects, and corporate exposure initiatives.

Designation

Assistant Director

Location

Mumbai

Department

Placement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all placement activities for MBA and related programs

• Build and strengthen relationships with national and international corporate partners

• Target high-quality placement profiles comparable to those offered by leading B-Schools

• Formulate and implement placement policies in coordination with the Dean/Director

• Strengthen summer placements, internships, live projects, periodic projects, and corporate engagements

• Organize company visits, industrial visits, guest lectures, CEO series, and corporate interaction programs

• Develop and manage placement brochures, presentations, and promotional material

• Visit companies for promotion of students and academic programs

• Build industry interfaces for training programs, corporate projects, and skill development initiatives

Educational Qualifications

• MBA (2-year full-time) from a leading national or international management school 

  OR

• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA from a recognized university

Professional Certifications

• Not mandatory; relevant certifications in Marketing, HR, Talent Management, or Leadership will be an added advantage

• Candidates with education or experience in the pharma sector will be preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in industry/corporate organizations in which 2–3 years at Middle Management level in Marketing and/or HR

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in educational institutions or the service sector

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities

• Strategic thinking and policy formulation skills

• Industry engagement and corporate liaison expertise

• Leadership and team coordination capabilities

• Ability to work closely with academic leadership and external stakeholders