Director of Corporate Relations-UG

Indira University; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Indira University in Pune seeks a dynamic Director – Corporate Relations (UG Programs) to lead placement initiatives for BBA, BCA and B.Sc. The role focuses on building strong corporate partnerships, driving campus placements, internships, and industry collaborations across UG programs.

Experience in Educational Sales, Admissions, or Corporate Relations in higher education is advantageous. The successful candidate will develop placement strategies, supervise a team, coordinate campus events, and

Qualifications

• Must have 8–10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Relations or Placements within higher education.
• Mandatory experience in UG programs (BBA, BCA, B.Sc) placements.
• Strong network with recruiters across industries is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement placement strategies to achieve UG program targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate organizations, HR leaders, recruitment agencies, and industry partners.
• Organize campus recruitment drives, placement events, and employer engagement activities.
• Collaborate with academic departments to align student competencies with industry expectations.
• Track placement data and generate MIS reports for senior management.
• Lead and mentor the Corporate Relations team to achieve objectives.
• Represent the institution at corporate meetings and industry forums.
• Identify new employment opportunities, internships, and live projects.

Skills

Corporate relations

Campus placements

Employer engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CRM/MIS tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Management/Business Administration/HR/Marketing

Tools

CRM/MIS tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description – Director – Corporate Relations (UG Programs)

Position: Director – Corporate Relations (UG Programs)

Department: Corporate Relations & Placements

Location: Pune

Experience: 8–10 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Director – Corporate Relations (UG Programs) to lead the corporate relations and placement initiatives for Undergraduate Programs, including BBA, BCA, B.Sc, etc. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in building strong corporate partnerships, driving campus placements, internships, and industry collaborations. Candidates with experience in Educational Sales, Admissions, or Corporate Relations within the higher education sector will also be considered, provided they have relevant exposure to UG programs and employer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement placement strategies to achieve placement targets for UG programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate organizations, HR leaders, recruitment agencies, and industry partners.
• Identify new employment opportunities, internship programs, live projects, and industry collaborations for students.
• Organize campus recruitment drives, placement events, career fairs, networking sessions, and employer engagement activities.
• Collaborate with academic departments to align student competencies with industry expectations.
• Conduct employer outreach and strengthen the organization's corporate network across industries.
• Guide students on employability skills, interview preparation, resume building, and career planning.
• Ensure high placement conversion rates and maintain strong recruiter satisfaction.
• Track placement data, generate MIS reports, and provide periodic updates to senior management.
• Lead and mentor the Corporate Relations team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Represent the institution at corporate meetings, industry forums, and networking events.
• Continuously identify market trends and emerging industries to expand placement opportunities.
• Strong corporate networking and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven experience in campus placements and employer engagement.
• Sound understanding of undergraduate education and industry hiring trends.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a target-driven and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM/MIS tools.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Relations, Placements, Career Services, Educational Sales, or Admissions within the higher education sector.
• Mandatory experience in handling placements or corporate relations for UG programs (BBA, BCA, B.Sc,etc).
• Existing corporate network across industries will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with universities, colleges, or educational institutions.
• Strong track record of achieving placement targets.
• Established relationships with recruiters across multiple industries.
• Willingness to travel for corporate meetings and business development activities as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Placement percentage and student placement outcomes.
• Number of new corporate tie-ups established.
• Internship opportunities generated.
• Recruiter engagement and retention.
• Student satisfaction and employer feedback.Achievement of departmental placement targets.