Deputy Director (Placement)

Job Designation: Deputy Director – Placements

Job Summary

The Deputy Director – Placements will lead and oversee placement activities for the designated School, focusing on building strong industry linkages, enhancing placement outcomes, and aligning opportunities with top B-School standards. The role involves strategic planning, industry engagement, and coordination with academic leadership to strengthen student employability.

Designation

Deputy Director

Location

Hyderabad

Department

Placement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all placement-related activities for the School.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners at national and international levels.
• Secure competitive roles and profiles for students in line with top B-School benchmarks.
• Formulate and implement placement policies in coordination with the Dean/Director.
• Strengthen internships, live projects, industry visits, and guest lectures.
• Oversee development of placement brochures, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Conduct company visits for student placements and program promotion.
• Develop industry interface for training programs, CEO series, and corporate collaborations.
• Ensure continuous engagement with recruiters and long-term partnerships.

Educational Qualifications

• MBA (2-year full-time) from a leading national or international management school.
• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA from a recognized university

Professional Certifications

• Relevant certifications in HR, Marketing, or Talent Management will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industry/corporate organizations.
• Minimum 4–5 years at middle management level in Marketing or HR.
• Experience in the education or service sector will be preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking and execution capability.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and corporate stakeholders.