Assistant Director

Job Title: Assistant Director/Associate Director/Director – Career Services & PartnershipsReports to: Director of Career Services & PartnershipsLocation: Sricity CampusRemuneration: As per Institution StandardPosition: Full-TimeExperience: 15+ years of relevant experience (Work experience in University environment will be desirable).Education: Master’s degree in business administration. Knowledge IT Tools used in Career ServicesDirects an array of programs and services for career exploration, career identification, job planning, job consultation, career workshops, outreach programs, higher education opportunities etc for students.Lead strategic planning, establish short and long-term goals and ensure that day to day operations is in line with the University goals. Take initiatives to provide career opportunities across a broad mix of academic, government, non-profit, public, and corporate sectors to the students.Play the role of an advisor to students for job-search process, interview, writing the resume and all other facets of career planning process. Work closely with the Deans of the Schools, Alumni network, to identify opportunities for the students. Disseminate information on career services, student development activities for stakeholders through appropriate media. Stay current on the placement trends, educate, develop skills, train, and prepare students as necessary.Oversee career fairs, workshops, alumni events, seminar, promotional activities and enhance external relations through meetings and field visits to tap new accounts across local, national, and international sectors and continually expand the employer and Higher Education network for placements and Internships. Ensure maximum CTC and quality of placements/internships as per the Institution’s standards.Monitor and review on-campus recruitment /interview process and job offered to the students and develop career services to make it more effective. Solicit and utilize employer feedback to work with the Deans to implement programs in line with the business needs.Partnerships:To develop and implement strategic plans to increase the impact of partnerships at Krea. Develop specific educational pathways, partnership programs catering to learning support needs of the students including technology-based programs.To lead and manage partnerships, ensure compliance of partnership agreements, management of activities, processes, and procedures of partnerships with high quality and standards. To develop new partnerships with institutions locally, nationally, and internationallyLiaison with the partner institutions and other domains to ensure successful development and maintenance of partnership and ensure effective ongoing communication channel with partners.Leverage partnerships opportunities by working with the Deans of Krea to enhance student recruitment, enrich learning opportunities through exchange programs for staff and students and promote digitally enabled activities.Promote the achievements and activities of the University to build the reputation of the University with key stakeholders.Participate in review meetings and contribute as required by the institution which will include status /evidence of partnership details as on date, new proposals status and annual plan. Manage financials/budget in line with the University policies. Ensure maintenance of records and necessary documents that are accurate, complete and easily retrievable.Will be required to travel extensively as required.Interested candidates please mail your CV to careers@krea.edu.in. The subject line for the email should be Name Application for Assistant Director/ Associate Director – Career Services & Partnerships.Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, and contact information careers@krea.edu.in. Please fill the application form attached herewith (mandatory) – Click here for the application.Krea University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required, and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.