International Placements (Leadership Role)
Lovely Professional University- Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Position – International Placements (Leadership Role)
Department: International Corporate Outreach / International Placement Cel
l
Location: Jalandhar, Punj
ab
About the R
oleLovely Professional University is seeking an experienced, globally connected, and result-oriented professional to lead its International Placements and Global Corporate Outreach function. The role is responsible for building a strong international placement ecosystem by creating global employment opportunities, forging strategic corporate partnerships, strengthening alumni engagement, and enhancing the employability of both Indian and international studen
ts.The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in international recruitment, corporate relations, global business development, higher education partnerships, and stakeholder management across multiple geographi
es.
Key Responsibili
tiesInternational Placement Stra
- tegyDevelop and execute a comprehensive strategy for international placements and global career opportunit
- ies.Create sustainable pathways for Indian students to secure employment opportunities across international mark
- ets.Facilitate placement opportunities for international students in their respective home countries through employer and alumni netwo
- rks.Expand the university's global placement footprint by identifying new regions, industries, and employer segme
nts.Global Corporate Outreach & Employer Engage
- mentEstablish and maintain strong relationships with multinational corporations, global employers, recruitment firms, staffing agencies, and industry associati
- ons.Drive employer acquisition initiatives to generate international internships, graduate programs, and full-time employment opportunit
- ies.Represent the university at global recruitment fairs, industry forums, conferences, and networking eve
- nts.Position the university as a preferred talent partner for international organizati
ons.Consultant & Agency Partners
- hipsIdentify, evaluate, onboard, and manage international recruitment consultants and placement agenc
- ies.Develop region-specific placement partnerships to support student mobility and employment opportunit
- ies.Negotiate agreements and ensure quality service delivery through strategic agency collaborati
ons.International Collaborations &
- MoUsDevelop and manage strategic partnerships, MoUs, and collaborations with international universities, corporate organizations, chambers of commerce, and government agenc
- ies.Explore opportunities for joint initiatives, internships, talent exchange programs, and global employability proje
- cts.Strengthen institutional collaborations that contribute to student career advancement and international expos
ure.Student Preparation & Global Employabi
- lityDesign and implement student readiness programs aligned with international hiring requireme
- nts.Lead initiatives related
- to:Global career readi
- nessInternational interview prepara
- tionCross-cultural communica
- tionProfessional etiquette and workplace beha
- viorResume and LinkedIn enhance
- mentLanguage and communication sk
- illsCountry-specific employment pract
- icesCollaborate with academic departments to bridge skill gaps and improve global employability outco
mes.Global Market Intellig
- enceMonitor global labor market trends, talent requirements, immigration policies, salary benchmarks, and workforce dynam
- ics.Identify emerging international employment opportunities and sectors with growing talent dem
- and.Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership for expansion of international placement initiati
- ves.Develop market intelligence reports and dashboards to support decision-mak
ing.Compliance, Documentation & Mobility Sup
- portEnsure adherence to international recruitment regulations, labor laws, visa requirements, and mobility protoc
- ols.Oversee placement-related documentation, contracts, onboarding formalities, and compliance proces
- ses.Guide students through overseas employment procedures and relocation requireme
- nts.Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for international placement operati
ons.Global Alumni & Industry Engage
- mentBuild and strengthen a global alumni network to support placements, mentoring, referrals, and employer introducti
- ons.Engage alumni working in leadership positions across international organizations to create career opportunities for stude
- nts.Develop alumni-driven career initiatives, networking forums, and employer engagement progr
- ams.Foster long-term relationships with global industry leaders and recruitment partn
ers.Data Analytics & Performance Manage
- mentDefine, track, and report key performance indicators related to international placeme
- nts.Monitor placement outcomes, employer satisfaction, conversion ratios, and student success metr
- ics.Analyze trends and continuously improve processes to enhance placement effectiven
- ess.Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior leaders
hip.Team Leadership & Stakeholder Manage
- mentLead and mentor a high-performing international placement and outreach t
- eam.Work closely with academic schools, international affairs, admissions, alumni relations, and training departme
- nts.Build strong relationships with senior corporate leaders, government bodies, embassies, trade organizations, and recruitment agencies worldw
- ide.Drive a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, and student-centric service deliv
ery.
Desired Qualifica
- tionsMaster's Degree in Management, International Business, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Corporate Relations, Education Management, or a related f
- ield.International certifications and overseas exposure will be an added advan
tage.Exper
- ience12–20+ years of experience in International Placements, Corporate Relations, International Recruitment, Global Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Career Services, or Higher Education Partners
- hips.Demonstrated success in developing international employer networks and overseas placement opportuni
- ties.Experience in managing global collaborations, MoUs, and strategic partners
- hips.Strong understanding of international labor markets, mobility frameworks, visa processes, and global recruitment pract
ices.Key Compete
- nciesStrategic Leade
- rshipGlobal Networking & Relationship Manag
- ementCorporate Outreach & Business Develo
- pmentInternational Recruitment & Talent Mob
- ilityNegotiation & Stakeholder Manag
- ementMarket Intelligence & Data Anal
- yticsTeam Leadership & People Manag
- ementCommunication & Presentation S
- killsProblem Solving & Execution Excel
lenceWhy Joi
- n UsLead one of the most impactful international career initiatives in higher educa
- tion.Build global partnerships and create international opportunities for thousands of stud
- ents.Work with leading employers, industry bodies, and academic institutions world
- wide.Play a key role in advancing the university's global engagement and employability ag
enda.
Interested candidates may share their profil
es at:amit.verma@lpu
.co.inMore Info
Key Skills
International Placements
Mobility Frameworks
International Labor Markets
Visa Processes
Global Collaborations
