Assistant Director - Placements

We are looking to hire a senior leader for the role of Head – Placements & Corporate Relations (Assistant Director/ Deputy Director level) for our Pearl School of Business, with strong placement experience, preferably from premium institutes.

Key responsibilities

Placement Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute a national placement strategy aligned with Pearl Academy's academic vision

• Ensure high-quality placement outcomes across UG & PG Design and Business programs

• Lead, mentor, and scale the placement & corporate relations team

• Set annual placement targets (percentage placed, average CTC, recruiter growth)

Corporate & Industry Engagement

• Build long-term partnerships with fashion houses, design studios, luxury brands, agencies, consultancies, and global corporations

• Expand the recruiter base across India & Internationally

• Organize industry events

Campus Placements & Internships

• Oversee internships, live projects, and final placements

• Structure and execute campus placement drives, career fairs, and portfolio showcases

• Ensure transparent and student-centric placement processes

• Drive placement readiness programs with academic teams

Student Employability & Career Development

• Collaborate with Deans and Program Heads to align curriculum with industry needs

• Design employability frameworks: portfolio readiness, interview skills, professional grooming

• Introduce global best practices in career services and assessment

Data, Reporting & Governance

• Implement and manage placement CRM systems

• Track KPIs: placement %, salary trends, recruiter repeat rate

• Present placement reports to leadership, accreditation bodies, and marketing teams

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and ethical standards

Team Management

• Lead a multi-campus placement team including Corporate Relations Managers, Placement Officers, and Coordinators

• Build a performance-driven, relationship-oriented culture

• Manage placement budgets and ROI

Experience- 12–15 years of experience in placements, corporate relations, talent acquisition, or industry leadership.

Interested candidates may apply at [Confidential Information]