HCL - Manager - Career Development Services

Manager - Career Development Services will provide career development and on campus placement opportunities to students. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining productive relationships with industry, promoting industry - institute relations, career advising and counselling, research and bench marking to best practices and improving existing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead the campus career development services

- Design and implement career service initiatives (workshops, trainings, industry exposure, talks etc.) for students to be job ready in collaboration with different departments

- Identify opportunities for internships with the existing academic framework

- Ensure documentation and reporting of all the initiatives to various stakeholders

- Execute On Campus Placement Program and Industry Outreach

- Develops "target" list of quality employers who provide employment opportunities that match graduates career goals.

- Initiate contact with potential employers to promote the college, program offerings, and graduates.

- Schedule and conduct visits to prospective new employers as well as established employer partners as part of the yearly placement plan.

- Direct the Collection, Maintenance, and Reporting of Relevant Data

- Ensure that all placement related data is accurately maintained in database system.

- Prepare and present reports for senior leadership to share key insights and opportunities (e.g., job market landscape, employment trends, placement statistics, etc.).

- Maintain strong relationships with employers nationally to develop partnering opportunities especially in research and consulting for faculty.

- Manage and develop Career Services Team to carry out their relative responsibilities to ensure optimal performance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated relationship building skills with employers, colleagues and other constituents

- Good knowledge of current employment practices

- Excellent organizational skills, presentation skills and communication skills (both oral and written). Adept at communicating via social media tools.

- Ability to plan, direct, and review the work of others

- Demonstrated history of excellence in interpersonal skills and teamwork

- Availability during non working hours may be required i.e. evenings/weekends.

- Possess a positive attitude and ability to lead by example to create a positive team atmosphere

Minimum Requirements :

- Masters degree in Sales & Marketing/HR or a related field of study with twelve to fifteen years of experience in career services, employment or search firms or any other related field. Experience in a B2B marketing role is preferred.

- Candidates with a Bachelors degree in the above with exceptional educational and professional track record can also apply.