Director of University Relations

Key Responsibilit iesPlacement Strategy & Execut ionDevelop and implement annual placement plans and targets for all schools and departmen ts.Lead campus recruitment drives, placement seasons, and internship progra ms.Establish placement goals and monitor achievement against key performance indicato rs.Ensure maximum student participation and placement conversion rat es.Create sector-wise placement strategies based on market dema nd.Corporate Relations & Industry Engagem entBuild and maintain relationships with leading corporates, startups, MNCs, public sector organizations, and industry associatio ns.Identify and onboard new recruiters across diverse secto rs.Organize employer engagement activities including corporate visits, leadership talks, recruitment drives, and networking even ts.Collaborate with industry partners for internships, projects, live assignments, and pre-placement offe rs.Student Training & Employability Developm entDesign and implement comprehensive training programs focused on:Communication Ski llsSoft Skills Developm entAptitude Train ingGroup Discussi onsInterview Preparat ionResume Build ingCareer Readin essIndustry Certificati onsMonitor student employability metrics and skill development progre ss.Introduce AI-driven learning and career readiness tools where applicab le.Internship Managem entDevelop a structured internship framework for all progra ms.Facilitate internship opportunities with industry partne rs.Monitor internship quality, student participation, and employer feedba ck.Industry-Academia Collaborat ionCollaborate with academic departments to align curriculum with industry requiremen ts.Facilitate industry projects, mentorship programs, guest lectures, and worksho ps.Support industry-sponsored labs, Centers of Excellence, and innovation initiativ es.Alumni Engagem entLeverage alumni networks for mentorship, internships, referrals, and placement opportuniti es.Organize alumni-industry interaction programs and networking even ts.Team Leadership & Administrat ionLead and mentor the Training & Placement te am.Establish standard operating procedures for placement and training activiti es.Manage departmental budgets and resources effective ly.Prepare periodic reports and presentations for university leadersh ip.Data Management & Report ingMaintain accurate placement records and recruitment databas es.Track key metrics includi ng:Placement Percent ageAverage Sal aryHighest Sal aryInternship Participat ionRecruiter Engagem entStudent Employability Sco resGenerate MIS reports and placement analyti cs.