Head- Corporate Outreach & Placements
Vidyashilp University · North, Bengaluru
The core requirement is to build corporate relationships that result in real placements for our students. We require our industry network developed entirely in-house with zero reliance on placement agencies and third-party intermediaries. A non-university background is acceptable, as long as the individual can open doors and deliver outcomes.
KEY OUTCOMES
- Own all corporate relationships — CXOs, hiring managers, and BU heads — across sectors like consulting, finance, tech, and design
- Secure internships, live projects, and final placements — quality and role relevance over volume
- Organize employer-facing events, roundtables, and placement fairs — lead these end to end
- Build long-term partnerships beyond annual hiring: research collaborations, visiting practitioners, industry-led projects
- Set up a proper outreach system (CRM, tracking, follow-ups) so this does not remain personality-dependent
- Feed hiring trends and skill demand insights back to academic leadership on a structured basis
- Develop internship pipelines and ensure conversion to full-time roles
- Collaborate with academic departments for industry-linked programs
BACKGROUNDS WE ARE OPEN TO
- Corporate partnerships or BD — someone who has built industry relationships and driven outcomes from them
- Senior recruitment or talent acquisition — ideally mid-to-senior hiring; understands how companies evaluate candidates
- Consulting or industry roles — strong personal network, credibility in senior corporate settings
- University placements — top-tier institutions preferred, but not mandatory if the other criteria are met
NON-NEGOTIABLES
- Must have proven access to senior decision-makers — not just mid-level HR contacts
- Must be comfortable building this function from scratch, without agency or vendor shortcuts
- Must think in partnerships, not transactions — we want repeat relationships, not one-time drives
- Must be execution-oriented — able to manage fairs, events, and outreach without heavy support staff
WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT
- Not student training.
- Not resume workshops or interview prep.
- Not a placement coordinator who calls agencies.
- This person is an industry-facing relationship builder who represents the university.
HOW WE MEASURE SUCCESS:
- Quality and brand of companies recruiting from us has gone up
- Average compensation and role relevance has improved
- Relationships extend beyond placements — projects, practitioners, and institutional partnerships
- A core set of companies return the following year without being chased
- Average compensation and role relevance continuous on an upward trajectory
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your resume to [Confidential Information]
Regards,
HR Team, Vidyashilp University
