Associate Director – Careers, Student Success & Corporate Engagement / Placements
Core
Lead career services, industry partnerships, and student placement strategies for the University of Aberdeen's India campus to drive student employability and success.
Role type
Associate Director / Head of Careers and Corporate Engagement
Builds
Student career pathways, industry partnerships, and employability programs
Domain
Higher Education / Student Success / Corporate Relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic thinking, stakeholder collaboration, leadership, data-driven decision-making, program management, market insights analysis, event planning, relationship building
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial agility, student-centric approach, continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
CRM systems, corporate relations management platforms
Responsibilities
Develop placement strategies and employer engagement programs; establish partnerships with corporates and startups for internships and live projects; oversee skill development workshops and training; monitor industry trends to adapt academic programs; organize career events and competitions; govern student bodies and leadership structures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management