Head - Corporate Relations & Placements ID - 35204

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.