Placements and Corporate Relations

Job Title: Senior Placement & Corporate Relations Professional

Location: Jalandhar, Punjab

Organization: Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Experience Required: 10 – 20 Years

Role Overview

Lovely Professional University is seeking a seasoned and result-oriented professional to lead and strengthen its Placement & Corporate Relations function. The role requires deep industry connections, strategic thinking, and proven expertise in driving campus placements across diverse disciplines. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in enhancing employer engagement, student employability, and institutional brand positioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Engagement & Relationship Management

• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with top corporates across industries.
• Identify and onboard new recruiters for campus hiring.
• Act as a key interface between the university and industry partners.
• Organize corporate visits, leadership talks, and networking forums.

2. Campus Placement Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement comprehensive placement strategies to achieve placement targets.
• Lead end-to-end campus recruitment processes (PPTs, assessments, interviews, offer rollouts).
• Ensure high-quality job opportunities for students across programs.
• Monitor and improve placement outcomes (CTC, diversity of roles, recruiter base).

3. Industry Interface & Partnerships

• Establish strategic alliances with organizations for internships, live projects, and placements.
• Collaborate with academic teams to align curriculum with industry requirements.
• Facilitate MoUs, industry tie-ups, and knowledge exchange initiatives.

4. Student Readiness & Employability

• Drive initiatives for enhancing student employability (mock interviews, soft skills training, resume building).
• Work closely with training teams to bridge skill gaps.
• Mentor students on career pathways and industry expectations.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage placement teams across multiple schools/departments.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (faculty, leadership, training teams).
• Ensure smooth execution of placement activities across the university.

6. Data Management & Reporting

• Track and analyse placement data, trends, and recruiter feedback.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
• Maintain accurate records of student placements and corporate engagements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong corporate network and industry connect
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinking with execution excellence
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• High level of ownership and result orientation
• Proficiency in MIS, data analysis, and reporting tools

Preferred Background

• Experience in leading placements/corporate relations in universities or large institutions
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary hiring (Engineering, Management, Healthcare, etc.)
• Proven track record of achieving high placement numbers and attracting top recruiters

Why Join LPU?

• One of India’s leading private universities with a strong industry reputation
• Opportunity to work with top recruiters and global organizations
• Dynamic and growth-driven work environment
• Leadership role with high impact and visibility

Application Process

Interested candidates may share their profiles at:

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