Head - Training & Placements

Mody University of Science & Technology

Position Type: Full-Time - Leadership Role

Role Overview:

The Head - Training & Placements shall lead the University's corporate relations, student employability, training, internships, and placement initiatives to strengthen industry engagement and career outcomes across academic programs.

The role requires a highly professional, industry-oriented, and execution-driven leader capable of building strong corporate partnerships, driving placement strategies, enhancing student readiness, and positioning the University as a preferred talent destination for recruiters.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the University's Training & Placement and Career Development Centre (CDC) functions across all schools and departments.

- Develop and execute placement and internship strategies to enhance student career outcomes.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporates, recruiters, industry leaders, and hiring partners.

- Drive campus recruitment initiatives, corporate outreach, employer engagement, and placement partnerships.

- Design and oversee student training programs focused on employability, communication, aptitude, interview readiness, and professional development.

- Coordinate internships, live projects, industry interactions, workshops, guest lectures, alumni engagement initiatives, and corporate events.

- Maintain recruiter databases, placement MIS, analytics, reports, and placement documentation.

- Collect recruiter feedback and analyse hiring trends to improve placement outcomes and student readiness.

- Work closely with academic leadership and faculty teams to align industry expectations with student competencies.

- Lead the CDC and Placement team with professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

- Master's degree from a reputed institution.

- MBA/PGDM in Human Resources, Marketing, Business Management, or related fields shall be preferred.

- Additional certifications in Training, Career Development, Leadership Coaching, or Corporate Relations will be an advantage.

Experience:

- Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in Training & Placements, Corporate Relations, Talent Acquisition, Career Services, or Industry Engagement.

- Experience in universities, higher education institutions, corporate HR, L&D, or placement-focused leadership roles will be highly desirable.

- Strong corporate network and proven track record in managing campus placements and recruiter partnerships preferred.

- Experience in handling multidisciplinary placement functions and student employability initiatives preferred.

Compensation:

Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and leadership profile.