Assistant Director Placements

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS); Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NMIMS is seeking an Assistant Director (Placement) to lead placement activities for MBA programs. You will build strong relationships with national and international industry partners, align placements with top B-schools, and work with the Dean/Director to implement policies.

The role focuses on internships, live projects, and corporate exposure initiatives to enhance student employability. Key activities include organizing company visits, developing promotional materials, and strengthening

Qualifications

• MBA (2-year full-time) or Master’s degree with ≥55% marks from a recognized university.
• Certifications in Marketing, HR, Talent Management or Leadership are advantages.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with 2–3 years in middle management in Marketing/HR.
• Preference for candidates with experience in educational institutions or the service sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all placement activities for MBA and related programs
• Build and strengthen relationships with national and international corporate partners
• Target high-quality placement profiles comparable to top B-schools
• Formulate and implement placement policies with Dean/Director
• Strengthen internships, live projects, and corporate engagements
• Organize company visits, lectures, and CEO series
• Develop placement brochures, presentations and promotional material
• Visit companies to promote students and academic programs
• Build industry interfaces for training programs and skill development

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Industry liaison

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA (2-year)

Master’s degree ≥55%

Job description

Job Description:

Job Designation: Assistant Director (Placement)

Job Summary:

The incumbent will provide strategic leadership for all placement-related activities of the designated School. The role involves building and sustaining strong relationships with national and international industry partners to secure competitive placements aligned with those offered at top B-Schools. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean/Director to formulate and implement placement policies, strengthen industry engagement, and enhance student employability through internships, live projects, and corporate exposure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all placement activities for MBA and related programs
• Build and strengthen relationships with national and international corporate partners
• Target high-quality placement profiles comparable to those offered by leading B-Schools
• Formulate and implement placement policies in coordination with the Dean/Director
• Strengthen summer placements, internships, live projects, periodic projects, and corporate engagements
• Organize company visits, industrial visits, guest lectures, CEO series, and corporate interaction programs
• Develop and manage placement brochures, presentations, and promotional material
• Visit companies for promotion of students and academic programs
• Build industry interfaces for training programs, corporate projects, and skill development initiatives

Educational Qualifications

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

Professional Certifications

• Certifications in Marketing, HR, Talent Management, or Leadership will be an added advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in industry/corporate organizations in which 2–3 years at Middle Management level in Marketing and/or HR
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in educational institutions or the service sector

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
• Strategic thinking and policy formulation skills
• Industry engagement and corporate liaison expertise
• Leadership and team coordination capabilities
• Ability to work closely with academic leadership and external stakeholders

Requirements: