Assistant Director- Placement

Job Details

• Job Title: Assistant Director Placement
• Department: Centre for Industry-Academia Partnerships (CIAP)
• Location: Pune
• Reporting to: Director – Corporate Relations

Job Purpose

To provide visionary leadership to the Placement & Internship teams at MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU), ensuring alignment with institutional objectives and delivering maximum outcomes through strategic and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and annual goals for Career Services & Internships aligned with organizational objectives.
• Guide HoDs in creating and refining process documents and workflows to streamline daily operations.
• Design, implement, and promote programs that support Career Services & Internship objectives.

Operational

• Lead and manage the Placements & Internships team, offering advice, support, and oversight for daily operations.
• Recruit and onboard talent to meet departmental human resource needs.
• Build team capacity through training and development initiatives.
• Conduct regular reviews with direct reports to ensure goal alignment and accountability, including periodic updates to the CEO-CIAP.
• Actively participate in tasks that ensure smooth functioning of departmental operations.

Financial and Budgetary

• Oversee financial decisions, including budget creation, monitoring, and audit compliance for the Placements & Internships Office.

Collaborations

• Cultivate partnerships with academic heads and industry leaders to optimize internship and placement opportunities.

Academic

• Drive continuous improvement in students career outcomes, including competency development, internship quality, PPOs, and final placements.
• Enhance student satisfaction by addressing academic challenges, internship preparedness, and career planning.
• Foster a culture of positivity, collaboration, and quality in all placement and internship activities.

External Representation

• Represent MIT WPU at prestigious professional forums, strengthening community, governmental, and societal ties to bolster the university's brand.

Person Specification

Leadership and Management

• Proven ability to inspire and lead diverse programs and teams effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of placements and internships, with hands-on involvement in initiatives.

External Relations and Corporate Engagement

• Skilled in advocating for the university at regional and national levels.
• Strong corporate networks and relationship-building expertise.

Personal Attributes and Style

• Commitment to MIT WPU's vision and values.
• Effective communication and collaboration with staff at all levels.
• Sound judgment and decisiveness in challenging situations.
• Exceptional public and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: MBA from a premier institute.
• Experience: 12–15 years in leadership roles, preferably in placements and internships.
• Skills:
• Strong networking abilities across diverse industries globally.
• Sophistication and professionalism in various settings.
• Proven track record in achieving quantitative and qualitative outcomes.