Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology (KIT)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

General Description
Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology (KIT), an autonomous engineering institution established in 2008 and located in Coimbatore, invites applications for senior leadership positions within its Training and Placement ecosystem, including Dean (Placements), Director (Placements), and Placement Officer roles.

The institution operates a well-established Training and Placement Cell responsible for enhancing student employability, industry engagement, and campus recruitment outcomes. The role involves strategic leadership in strengthening industry-institute interaction, expanding corporate partnerships, and ensuring effective placement opportunities across engineering, management, and technology disciplines.

The selected candidate will be expected to lead placement planning and execution, coordinate campus recruitment drives, develop long-term relationships with national and multinational companies, and guide students in career readiness initiatives. The position also involves collaborating with faculty and departmental coordinators to align academic training with industry requirements.

KIT is known for strong industry linkages, modern infrastructure, and a focus on producing industry-ready graduates across disciplines such as Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, MBA, and allied programs. The institution maintains collaborations with more than 200 industries and regularly hosts recruitment drives from leading organizations across sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or a related discipline
• Significant experience in training, placement, corporate relations, or academic administration
• Prior leadership experience in placement or corporate engagement roles in higher education institutions preferred
• Strong industry network and proven track record in student placement activities

Required Expertise/Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities
• Experience in campus recruitment and corporate relationship management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and sustain industry partnerships across sectors
• Understanding of engineering education systems and employability trends
• Capability to mentor students in career development and soft skills training
• Proficiency in coordinating large-scale recruitment drives and placement operations

Salary Details

• Not explicitly specified; likely commensurate with experience and institutional norms for senior academic administrative roles

Application Deadline

• Not specified

Application Link

urcareer_training@kitcbe.ac.in

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