Director - Corporate Relations

Director – Careers, Student Success & Corporate Engagement / Placements

About the University and the Role

Victoria University (VU) is a globally recognized Australian institution ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide. VU is launching its first international campus in Gurgaon (Gurugram), Delhi NCR, in 2026. The campus will offer a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business, Information Technology, and Research.

We are seeking a Director/Head – Careers, Student Success & Corporate Engagement to lead the employability strategy for India campus. This founding leadership role is responsible for driving student success through strategic corporate partnerships, placement programs, and career development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Placements & Careers:
Design and lead placement strategies and employer engagement programs to maximize student employability.
- Industry Partnerships:
Build robust alliances with MNCs, startups, and industry bodies to facilitate internships, live projects, and collaborations.
- Alumni & Mentoring:
Establish an active alumni network and mentorship programs to support career growth.
- Skill Development:
Oversee training and certification programs to enhance student readiness for the global workforce.
- Market Intelligence:
Monitor workforce trends to align career services with industry demands.
- Student Governance & Events:
Supervise student leadership bodies and organize industry-linked events and competitions.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

- Experience:

10+ years in industry relations, career services, or corporate partnerships within the higher education sector.

- Education:

Master’s degree in business, Education, or a related field.
- Strategic Leadership:
Proven ability to build and scale new initiatives with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Stakeholder Management:
Exceptional networking skills to engage with corporate leaders, faculty, and students.