Officer/ Senior Officer/ Assistant Director Placements

About the Organization:

Lovely Professional University, Punjab, is a leading multidisciplinary private university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with the NAAC A++ grade, the highest accreditation in India. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, LPU secured the 31st position among universities in India, reflecting its strong performance in teaching, research, and outcomes. Globally, LPU has achieved significant recognition by being ranked 5th in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, among all Government Universities, IITs, and Private Institutions, highlighting its growing international standing, academic excellence, and impactful research ecosystem.

Designation: Senior Officer/ Assistant Director Placements

Disciplines: Civil Engineering/ Bio Sciences/ Agriculture/ Chemical/ Physical Education/ Journalism/ Law

Role Objective:

To drive high-quality core placements by building strong industry partnerships aligned with LPU's academic programs, leveraging corporate sales, relationship management, and employer engagement expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with industry partners aligned to LPU's above mentioned disciplines.
• Lead end-to-end placement activities including employer onboarding, job mapping, campus drives, and offer closures.
• Generate placement opportunities through corporate sales outreach, account management, and industry networking.
• Achieve placement targets (number, quality, CTC, core-role alignment).
• Maintain placement MIS, employer database, and analytics for reporting and forecasting.

Desired Profile:

• Postgraduate with 2-8 years of experience in placements/ corporate sales/ business development, or key account management.
• Proven success in industry hiring, B2B sales, or talent acquisition partnerships.
• Strong understanding of core industry roles relevant to academic disciplines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Target-driven, relationship-focused, and outcome-oriented mindset.

Key Competencies:

• Industry Engagement | Corporate Sales | Employer Relations | Negotiation | Placement Strategy | Data-driven Reporting

Why LPU:

• High-impact leadership role at one of India's leading Universities
• Opportunity to shape careers at scale and build long-term industry partnerships
• Competitive Salary + Attractive Incentives for Excellent candidates