Assistant Director – Placements & Industry Relations

Role Objective:

To lead placement strategy and build strong industry relationships for the PGPM and PGDM programs, ensuring quality employment opportunities, strong recruiter partnerships, and successful placement outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Placement Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute placement strategies for the PGPM and PGDM programs.
• Manage the end-to-end placement process, from recruiter outreach to offer closure.
• Build and expand a strong and diverse recruiter network across sectors and functions.
• Track placement progress, offers, compensation, and key placement metrics.
• Ensure smooth and timely execution of campus recruitment processes.

2. Industry & Corporate Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with HR leaders, recruiters, business heads, and industry professionals.
• Identify and onboard new recruiters and corporate partners.
• Strengthen existing relationships and drive repeat hiring from key recruiters.
• Develop long-term corporate partnerships for placements, internships, live projects, guest sessions, and other industry engagements.
• Represent SOIL at relevant industry forums and corporate networking platforms.

3. Recruiter Engagement

• Coordinate pre-placement talks, recruitment presentations, assessments, interviews, and other hiring processes.
• Understand evolving industry hiring requirements and identify relevant opportunities for students.
• Gather recruiter feedback and use insights to strengthen future placement strategies.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospective recruiters throughout the year.

4. Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage the placement team to ensure effective execution and achievement of placement goals.
• Work closely with senior leadership, faculty, alumni, and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate placement MIS and provide regular reports and insights to leadership.
• Ensure a professional experience for both students and corporate partners throughout the placement process.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong corporate networking and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong understanding of campus recruitment and the higher education placement ecosystem.
• Business development and recruiter acquisition mindset.
• Strong execution, analytical, and team management skills.

Requirements

• Master's degree in management, HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in placements, corporate relations, campus recruitment, talent acquisition, or business development.
• Prior experience in a reputed business school, higher education institution, or AICTE-approved institution preferred.
• Strong network with corporate recruiters and HR/Talent Acquisition professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in driving placements and developing corporate relationships.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong placement outcomes across PGPM and PGDM programs.
• Stronger and deeper corporate partnerships.
• High recruiter satisfaction and positive employer feedback.
• Robust placement pipeline throughout the year.
• Effective placement team performance and strong reporting systems.

SOIL is a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all.