Deputy Director - Career Development Cell

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Director Career Development Cell Job Location: Bengaluru North, Karnataka, India Position Overview: The Deputy Director Career Development Cell will play a leadership role in driving the University’s strategic initiatives focused on career readiness, industry-academia collaboration, innovation, and research in career development. This role is not focused on placements or internships but is crucial in building frameworks that enable students’ long-term career success, research-driven engagement, and skill transformation aligned with industry and global trends. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Career Development: Design and implement long-term strategies for student career success beyond immediate placement needs. Introduce and manage programs aimed at enhancing employability, life skills, career clarity, and leadership competencies. Develop frameworks to integrate career development across all academic levels and disciplines. Academic-Industry Engagement: Build and nurture partnerships with industry leaders, professional bodies, and research institutions. Facilitate faculty-industry engagements for live consulting projects, academic advisory, and real-world exposure. Collaborate on developing curriculum enhancements to align with emerging global and industry trends. Research and Innovation in Career Development: Lead applied research on career development trends, graduate employability, and future-of-work readiness. Guide research scholars and publish in reputed journals on topics related to education-to-employment transitions, skill development, or industry-academic synergy. Secure research grants or project funding in collaboration with industry, government, or international agencies. Thought Leadership & Student Engagement: Conceptualize and organize leadership talks, panel discussions, career awareness initiatives, and capability-building forums. Mentor students in developing career roadmaps, participating in national and international competitions, and building portfolios. Represent the Career Development Cell at academic conferences, policy forums, and industry conclaves. Key Qualifications and Experience: Ph.D. in Management, Education, HRD, or related disciplines from a reputed institution. Graduation and post-graduation from recognized universities, preferably with international academic or professional exposure. 15 + years of experience in higher education, academic administration, or industry-academia initiatives, with at least 5 years in a senior strategic role. Strong track record of research publications, guidance to scholars, and successful project delivery. Proven experience in building academic-industry partnerships and facilitating interdisciplinary initiatives. Exposure to career research, capability development, and competency-based education frameworks. Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Attributes: Ability to create future-forward programs that combine education, research, and industry engagement. Experience in consulting, project management, or executive education is an added advantage. High level of professional integrity, thought leadership, and passion for transformative education. Comfortable working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and outcomes-driven academic environment.