Job Summary:
The Head – Corporate Relations & Placements will be responsible for driving final placements and internships for MBA Students by building strong industry linkages in the UAE, designing internship-to-PPO pathways, and aligning placement strategy with the realities of the Dubai/UAE job market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute final placement strategy for MBA students.
- Build and activate direct corporate hiring relationships across UAE-based organizations.
- Secure full-time roles across functions such as Marketing, Operation and Finance.
- Coordinate interview processes, offers, negotiations, and onboarding timelines with companies.
- Work closely with Program Head and faculty to ensure student readiness and role alignment.
- Design and execute a large-scale SIP strategy aligned with UAE hiring practices.
- Secure quality, paid internships, with clear deliverables and learning outcomes.
- Promote internship-to-PPO conversion as the primary placement pathway.
- Maintain strong engagement with corporate mentors during internships.
- Develop and sustain a strong network of UAE-based companies, including MNCs, regional firms, SMEs, and family businesses.
- Identify opportunities for live projects, short-term consulting, leadership talks, and industry visits.
- Act as the single point of contact for corporate partners for placements and internships.
Requirements:
- 8–12+ years of experience in corporate relations, placements, talent acquisition, or business development in the UAE/Dubai market.
- Proven experience in student placements or large-scale internship hiring (preferably with MBA/PGDM institutions).
- Strong existing corporate network in the UAE with hiring managers, HR leaders, and business owners.
- Hands-on experience with internship-to-PPO hiring models.
- Deep understanding of UAE labor market and hiring practices.
- Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to handle large cohorts (200+ students) with structured planning.
- High level of professionalism, ownership, and institutional commitment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
