Associate Director

Job Description

Job Description

Designation: Assistant/Associate Director – Career Development Centre

Location: Gurugram

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished career services professional to lead the University's Career Development Centre, drive placement outcomes, build strategic corporate partnerships, and strengthen industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and execute the University's placement, internship, and career development strategy to achieve hiring targets.
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• Build strong relationships with CXOs, CHROs, HR leaders, recruiters, alumni, and industry partners.
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• Expand the corporate recruiter network and drive quality placements, internships, PPOs, and industry opportunities.
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• Lead campus recruitment, career-readiness programs, industry engagements, and employer-led initiatives.
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• Lead, mentor, and drive performance of the Career Development Centre team.
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• Track placement metrics, recruiter engagement, and student outcomes and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.
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Qualifications & Experience

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• MBA/Postgraduate degree from a reputed institution.
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• 15–20 years of relevant experience in Training & Placements, Corporate Relations, Talent Acquisition, Career Services, or Higher Education.
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• Proven track record in corporate engagement, placement leadership, and team management.
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Key Competencies

Corporate Networking | Strategic Leadership | Placement & Recruitment | Stakeholder Management | Negotiation | Team Leadership | Data & Analytics | Communication