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Director Placements (Career Development Services)

Director Placements (Career Development Services)

BML Munjal UniversityKollam, IN
2 days ago
Job description

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

  • Build 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.
  • Student Development, Mentorship & Expectation Management

  • 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.
  • Institutional Branding & Events

  • 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.
  • Operational Excellence

  • 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.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • 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.
  • Key Attributes

  • Visionary and influential leader
  • Strong industry credibility
  • Proactive, ethical, and approachable
  • Highly organized with an execution-focused mindset
  • Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
  • Application Process

    Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining their vision for Career Development Services to blessen.babu@bmu.edu.in . 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.

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