Deputy Director – Talent and Career Development

Parul University; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parul University seeks a Deputy Director – Talent and Career Development to design and implement onboarding strategies for industry partners and organizations, while building strong relationships with corporates, HR leaders, and industry experts. The role focuses on driving industry–academic collaborations through expert sessions, workshops, and value‑added programs.

The position supports development of industry‑driven skill initiatives and Centres of Excellence (CoEs), aligning engagement with

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; PhD preferred for higher qualifications.
• Experience in academia, industry, or academic/corporate administration is valued.
• Experience in industry–academia collaboration, training, or career development initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing strategies for onboarding industry partners and organizations
• Develop and manage relationships with corporates, HR leaders, and industry experts
• Facilitate industry-academia collaborations including expert sessions, workshops, and value-added programs
• Support development of industry-driven skill development initiatives and Centres of Excellence (CoEs)
• Coordinate with academic departments to align industry engagement with curriculum and student requirements
• Track and monitor activities conducted by industry experts including teaching, mentoring, and research contributions
• Collect and analyze feedback from students and departments to assess effectiveness of initiatives
• Maintain documentation for institutional processes, audits, and accreditation requirements
• Prepare reports and analytics related to talent development and industry engagement; Ensure timely execution of initiatives and achievement of defined targets

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

PhD preferred

Job description

Deputy Director – Talent and Career Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and implementing strategies for onboarding industry partners and organizations
• Develop and manage relationships with corporates, HR leaders, and industry experts
• Facilitate industry-academia collaborations including expert sessions, workshops, and value-added programs
• Support development of industry-driven skill development initiatives and Centres of Excellence (CoEs)
• Coordinate with academic departments to align industry engagement with curriculum and student requirements
• Track and monitor activities conducted by industry experts including teaching, mentoring, and research contributions
• Collect and analyze feedback from students and departments to assess effectiveness of initiatives
• Maintain documentation for institutional processes, audits, and accreditation requirements
• Prepare reports and analytics related to talent development and industry engagementEnsure timely execution of initiatives and achievement of defined targets

Qualifications & Eligibility:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university (Ph.D. preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in academia, industry, or academic/corporate administration
• Experience in industry-academia collaboration, training, or career development initiatives will be preferred