Director Placements (Career Development Services)
ConfidentialGurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India4 days ago
Job descriptionBuild and sustain high-impact partnerships with reputed corporates, law firms, consulting companies, PSUs, and multinationals across diverse sectors. Leverage industry relationships for an extended & holistic engagement for university which includes students placements, internships, live projects, consultancy , industry visits as a primary objective and support other key stakeholders of the university. Represent the institution at national and international forums, conclaves, and hiring summits, promoting its brand and expanding employer network. Bridge skill gaps by collaborating with faculty, training vendors, and curriculum design teams to ensure students are industry ready. Lead student employability initiatives through customized training programs, including soft skills, communication, aptitude, and domain-specific preparation. Provide personalized mentorship and career coaching to students, enabling them to align their strengths with industry requirements and set their expectation management. Conceptualize and host corporate summits, industry-academia dialogues and employer branding events. Publish audited annual placement reports, brochures, and communication campaigns that strategically position the institution in the talent market Enhance institutional visibility through active engagement on digital platforms, alumni networks, and employer feedback systems. Drive transparent, ethical, and compliant placement practices aligned with academic policies and industry norms. Supervise a team of CGDC officers, relationship managers, and coordinators with a collaborative and empowering leadership style in collaboration with academics. Monitor key KPIs and ensure continuous improvement of entire CGDC activities for better experiences to all key stakeholders which includes students and recruiters primarily. Postgraduate in Management / Engineering / Law / Human Resources or a related field. Minimum 15-20 years of experi ence in leading campus placements, corporate relations, talent acquisition, or career development in academic or corporate environments. A proven track record of leadership, corporate networking, and student success across multidisciplinary education ecosystems. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and strategic planning skills, Strong analytical mindset and ability to manage complex placement operations at scale. Visionary and influential leader Strong industry credibility Proactive, ethical, and approachable Highly organized with an execution-focused mindset Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
Position Overview
We are looking for a seasoned, visionary, and results-driven leader with over 15-20 years of rich experience in campus placements, corporate engagement, strategic academic-industry partnerships and strong passion for career guidance with a 100% student centric approach. The Director – Career Development Services will play a pivotal role in shaping the career journeys of students across Engineering, Management, Law & Liberal Studies disciplines.
Key Responsibilities :
Team Leadership : Manage a team of Career Development Services (CDS) members & student body efficiently to ensure 100% delivery of the assigned target within the given timeline
- Strategic Placement Leadership
- Develop and implement a robust, forward-looking university placement roadmap that aligns with current and emerging industry needs.
- Ensure maximum placement outcomes for graduating students across Engineering, Management, Law & Liberal studies streams through targeted engagement with national and global employers.
- Oversee and review placement metrics, employer feedback, and institutional outcomes with a data-driven, analytical approach.
Corporate Relations & Industry Connect
Student Development, Mentorship & Expectation Management
Institutional Branding & Events
Operational Excellence
Qualifications & Experience
Key Attributes
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining their vision for Career Development Services to [HIDDEN TEXT] . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled and shortlisted candidates would be called for a final panel interaction on a specified date.
Skills Required
Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning
Create a job alert for this search
Development Director • Gurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
Related jobs
)
- Promoted
Placement Operations Manager
NxtWaveDelhi, Delhi, India Overview of the role : As a leading EdTech company specializing in 4.Placement Operations Manager to join our team.This key role involves overseeing the efficient coordination of the Interview Proc...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
- Promoted
Director- Lifecycle Marketing
RateGainDelhi, India About RateGain RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 3,200+ customers and 700+ partners in 100+ countries...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
APAC Strategic Customer Engagements (Elevate) Senior Director
ServiceNowGurgaon, Haryana, India We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust.Work personas (flexible remote or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the ...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
- Promoted
- New!
Practice Director
Everest GroupGurugram, Haryana, India Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research.Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today’s market challenges, driving maximized opera...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago
- Promoted
- New!
Director Placements (Career Development Services)
BML Munjal UniversityGurugram, Haryana, India We are looking for a seasoned, visionary, and results-driven leader with over 15-20 years of rich experience in campus placements, corporate engagement, strategic academic-industry partnerships and...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago
- Promoted
Placement Director
Sanskriti UniversityDelhi, India Responsible for all the activities relating to the students placement.Coordinates with the industries for providing the vocational training courses to students.
Coordinates with the different indust...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
- Promoted
- New!
Practice Director - Locations
Everest GroupGurugram, Haryana, India Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research.Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today’s market challenges, driving maximized opera...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago
- Promoted
Placement Manager
AAFTNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India Role Overview : We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Placement Manager to oversee and manage the end-to-end placement activities of the organization.
The ideal candidate will build strong in...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Director-Campus Placements Cell (Dubai)
GLOBAL PLACEMENTSDelhi, India Global Placements, a trusted name in international recruitment since 1994, has successfully placed thousands of teaching faculty across schools, colleges, and universities in Africa, Asia, and the ...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
- Promoted
Placements Head Non EB
Smart Moves ConsultantsNew Delhi, Delhi, India Lead and oversee placement operations across multiple corporates, ensuring seamless delivery of services.Manage and guide a team of placement managers / executives, ensuring timely execution of RFQs,...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Director – Career Development Cell (CDC)
Rungta College of Engineering & Technology Kohka-Kurud BhilaiDelhi, India Location : Rungta International Skills University, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.Rungta International Skills University.NAAC ‘A’-graded, innovation-driven institution — is looking for a visionary and result...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
- Promoted
Placement Manager
ConfidentialNoida, India We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Placement Manager to oversee and manage the end-to-end placement activities of the organization.
The ideal candidate will build strong industry connectio...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Director
Apeejay Stya Education (Svran Foundation)New Delhi, Delhi, India Director for Apeejay School of Management, Apeejay Education Society, Apeejay Stya Group.The Apeejay Stya Group is a social commitment in the pursuit of excellence in education.It comprises the Ape...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
- Promoted
Manager - Placements
MIT World Peace UniversityDelhi, India Job Description and Person Specifications - 1.Job Details Job Title : Manager – Placement Area : Administration Location : Pune Reporting to Asst.
Job Purpose : To facilitate and guide the students ...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
- Promoted
Practice Director - Locations
ConfidentialGurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India Confident decisions driven by deep expertise and tenacious research.Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today's market challenges, driving maximized opera...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
- Promoted
Business Development Director (Education Segment)
Vitasta Consulting Pvt LtdDelhi, Delhi, India Responsible for driving growth in the education sector through new client acquisition business expansion and team leadership.
The role demands strategic planning market insight and strong relationsh...Show moreLast updated: 19 days ago
- Promoted
Placements Head Non Eb
Smart Moves ConsultantsDelhi, Republic Of India, IN Lead and oversee placement operations across multiple corporates, ensuring seamless delivery of services.Manage and guide a team of placement managers / executives, ensuring timely execution of RFQs,...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
- Promoted
Director or Head of Global Admission
HRM CounselDelhi, IN We’re looking for a dedicated & experienced person for the role of "Director or Head of Global Admission" to oversee the global admissions department of world’s topmost university campus.Will devel...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago