Director - Corporate Connect & Outreach - University

Corporate Relations & Industry Engagement:

- Develop and sustain long-term strategic partnerships with corporates, start-ups, and PSUs to enhance placement and internship opportunities.

- Represent JKLU at national and regional forums, employer summits, and industry associations to elevate the university's placement brand.

Visibility, Events & Branding:

- Lead the organisation of high-impact events such as Career Fairs, Industry Roundtables, Leadership Talks, and Alumni Meetups to boost employer and student engagement.

- Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to position JKLU's talent pipeline through media, PR, and digital platforms.

Strategic Leadership & Team Management:

- Provide strategic oversight for the planning, execution and continuous improvement of career services and placement functions.

- Lead, mentor and manage the career services team by setting clear KPIs, facilitating professional development, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

- Implement department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of the career services and placements activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service

- Collaborate with academic leadership to align student employability initiatives with program objectives and emerging industry trends.

Placement & Internship Ecosystem Management:

- Design and execute the annual campus recruitment strategy for internships and final placements.

- Monitor and improve key metrics including placement percentage, median salary, recruiter diversity, and student satisfaction.

- Leverage data analytics to track hiring trends, employer feedback, and placement outcomes for continuous refinement.

Career Coaching & Student Development:

- Oversee the design and delivery of comprehensive career readiness programs - resume building, mock interviews, assessment centre preparation, aptitude and soft skills training.

- Establish mentoring mechanisms to guide students in career planning and goal setting.

Technology & Knowledge Management:

- Supervise the career services-related communications for real-time access to job listings, placement calendars, analytics, and employer dashboards.

- Maintain and expand an employer database capturing recruitment history, compensation benchmarks, and industry trends.