Dean - Industry Relations in Coimbatore, भारत

Rathinam Group of Institutions is Hiring | Dean – Industry Relations Rathinam Group of Institutions invites applications from accomplished academic and corporate leaders for the position of Dean – Industry Relations. The Dean – Industry Relations will provide strategic leadership in building and strengthening industry–academia partnerships across the Group. The role will focus on creating meaningful corporate collaborations that translate into industry-integrated learning, internships, recruitment opportunities, industry-sponsored research, consultancy, Centres of Excellence, executive education and innovation initiatives. Dean - Industry relations Key Responsibilities The selected leader will be responsible for:

• Building and strengthening strategic relationships with industries, corporates and professional bodies.
• Developing industry-supported academic programmes and experiential learning initiatives.
• Facilitating internships, apprenticeships, live projects and placement partnerships.
• Creating opportunities for industry-sponsored research, consultancy and Centres of Excellence.
• Developing corporate training and executive education opportunities.
• Strengthening innovation, entrepreneurship and industry-linked initiatives.
• Building national and international industry collaborations.
• Establishing measurable KPIs and performance dashboards for industry engagement.
• Working closely with academic, placement, research, innovation and institutional leadership teams.

Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a dynamic leader with:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification from a recognised university/institution; Ph.D. preferred, particularly for an academic leadership role.
• 5+ years of relevant senior managerial, institutional or corporate leadership experience in industry engagement, corporate relations, business development, higher education, consulting, strategic partnerships or allied areas.
• A proven track record of establishing and managing strategic industry and corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in industry-supported programmes, internships, apprenticeships, live projects, placements, consultancy, sponsored research or corporate training.
• Strong strategic planning, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and team leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with higher education quality and regulatory frameworks including UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NBA and NIRF, wherever applicable. Dean - Industry relations

Desirable Experience Candidates with the following will have an added advantage:

• Strong relationships with senior corporate leaders, CXOs and industry associations.
• Experience in Technology, IT/ITES, Engineering, Management or emerging technologies.
• Experience in revenue-generating partnerships, industry-funded research, Centres of Excellence, start-up incubation or executive education.
• Experience in international industry collaborations.
• Ability to establish and manage performance dashboards with measurable outcomes. Dean - Industry relations

Why This Role Matters This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping Rathinam's industry–academia ecosystem and creating real-world opportunities for students, faculty and industry partners. If you are a strategic leader with a strong industry network and a passion for transforming higher education through meaningful corporate partnerships, we would like to hear from you.