Director of Career Development Services

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 experience 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 day long session.