Associate Director - Placements

Galgotias University; Varanasi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Galgotias University in India seeks Associate Director Placement to build strong industry partnerships and drive internship and final placement opportunities across programs. You will engage employers, plan campus recruitment, and oversee placement operations.

This role covers internship management, student career development, and data reporting to leadership, with emphasis on improving employability and aligning efforts with university objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• MBA/PGDM or related master's preferred.
• Experience in placements, corporate relations, recruitment, or career services.
• Experience in higher education institutions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong industry partnerships and employer engagement.
• Plan campus recruitment, internships, and final placements.
• Coordinate pre-placement talks, tests and interviews.
• Lead placement operations and reporting to leadership.
• Manage internship programs and live projects with industry partners.
• Drive student career development through counseling and workshops.
• Collaborate with departments, alumni, and recruiters for placement planning.
• Maintain placement MIS and analytics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Corporate networking

Communication & negotiation

Campus recruitment knowledge

Event planning

MS Office / MIS

Analytics & reporting

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/PGDM/Management/HR/Marketing or related

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Placement MIS software

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Director Placement is responsible for developing strong industry partnerships and ensuring successful internship and final placement opportunities for students across all academic programs. The role involves employer engagement, campus recruitment planning, student career readiness, placement operations, and continuous improvement of placement outcomes in alignment with the university's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Relations & Employer Engagement
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate recruiters, startups, multinational companies, and industry partners.
• Identify and onboard new recruiters for internships and final placements.
• Organize corporate visits, networking meetings, and industry engagement initiatives.
• Negotiate and execute MoUs for recruitment, internships, and industry collaborations.
• Placement Operations
• Plan and execute on-campus, off-campus, and virtual placement drives.
• Coordinate pre-placement talks, aptitude tests, group discussions, interviews, and offer management.
• Ensure smooth end-to-end execution of recruitment activities.
• Track offers, joining status, and placement conversion rates.
• Internship Management
• Facilitate internship opportunities for students across all disciplines.
• Coordinate with industry partners for live projects and experiential learning.
• Monitor internship progress and maintain employer feedback records.
• Student Career Development
• Conduct career counseling sessions.
• Organize resume-building workshops, mock interviews, aptitude training, and soft skills programs.
• Guide students on career planning, interview preparation, and professional etiquette.
• Improve student employability through industry-focused initiatives.
• Coordination & Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with academic departments for placement planning.
• Coordinate with faculty, alumni, and student placement coordinators.
• Maintain regular communication with recruiters and students throughout the recruitment process.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Maintain recruiter databases, placement MIS, and student records.
• Prepare placement reports, analytics, and dashboards for university leadership.
• Support accreditation requirements (NAAC, NBA, NIRF) through placement data management.
• Analyze industry trends and placement performance for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (mandatory).
• Master's degree (MBA/PGDM/Management/HR/Marketing or related field preferred).
• Experience in placements, corporate relations, recruitment, business development, or career services.
• Experience in higher education institutions is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong corporate networking and relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of campus recruitment and hiring processes.
• Event planning and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and placement/MIS software.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of new recruiters onboarded annually.
• Placement percentage across programs.
• Average and highest salary packages.
• Internship conversion rate.
• Recruiter satisfaction and repeat hiring.
• Number of campus recruitment drives conducted.
• Student participation and placement readiness.
• Timely preparation of placement reports and MIS.

Preferred Attributes

• Established network with leading corporates across multiple industries.
• Understanding of emerging job market trends and future skills.
• Ability to travel for corporate outreach and employer engagement.
• Student-centric approach with excellent interpersonal skill