Director - Skill Development

Location: Tinsukia

Company Description
EdTech Skills University is a next-generation institution built to solve one of higher education’s biggest challenges: employability. Legislated by the Government of Assam in 2025, the University integrates academic excellence with industry-relevant skills to produce graduates who are job-ready, future-ready, and globally competitive.

Our model goes beyond traditional classroom learning. Every program is designed around outcome-based education, hands-on training, digital delivery, and direct industry engagement. Students graduate not only with a degree, but with certifications, practical experience, and a professional mindset.

We focus on high-impact domains that drive economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through strong corporate partnerships, live projects, and incubation support, EdTech Skills University is creating a talent pipeline that meets real-world workforce needs.

Rooted in accessibility and inclusion, the University is committed to expanding quality higher education and skills development in emerging regions, while setting national benchmarks for skill-integrated universities.

Location –  Tinsukia, Assam

Role Overview
The Director – Skill Development will lead the strategic planning, execution, and scaling of industry-aligned skill development programs across academic, vocational, and apprenticeship pathways. The role focuses on employability, industry partnerships, NSQF-aligned curriculum, placements, and entrepreneurship outcomes, in line with NEP 2020, NSDC, NCVET, and national/ state skilling priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
Design and implement a comprehensive skill development strategy aligned with institutional objectives
Lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering skill-based degree, diploma, and certificate programs
Establish outcome-based Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) focused on industrial training, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship and placements

Industry & Employer Engagement
Build and manage strategic partnerships with industries, MSMEs, startups, and sector skill councils
Facilitate co-owned skill labs, Centres of Excellence, and industry-sponsored programs
Align curriculum with current and future workforce needs

Academic & Curriculum Development
Ensure programs are aligned with NSQF levels, NCVET guidelines, and NEP 2020
Integrate work-integrated learning, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and live industry projects
Oversee faculty upskilling and industry immersion programs

Placements & Employability
Drive placement-linked training models and employer-validated assessments
Strengthen apprenticeship, internship, and job-placement pipelines
Track and report measurable student outcomes

Government & Funding Liaison
Liaise with State & Central Government bodies, Skill Development Missions, NSDC, and funding agencies
Support implementation of government schemes (PMKVY, NAPS, NATS, state skill initiatives)
Ensure compliance, reporting, and audit readiness

Eligibility Criteria

Education
Postgraduate degree in Engineering/Management/ Education/ Social Sciences, or related fields
Doctorate preferred (PhD) but not mandatory for candidates with strong industry leadership experience

Experience
15+ years of experience in skill development, vocational education, higher education, or workforce development
Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director / Head / Mission Leader)
Proven experience in industry partnerships, large-scale skilling programs, and placements

Key Competencies & Skills
Deep understanding of India’s skill ecosystem (NSQF, NSDC, NCVET, SSCs)
Strong industry network and employer engagement capability
Strategic planning and execution excellence
Leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building skills
Data-driven decision making and outcome tracking
Excellent communication and policy-level coordination skills

Desirable Attributes
Experience working with state or national skill development missions
Exposure to university-industry integration models
Passion for youth employability, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth
Willingness to travel and engage across industry clusters

Compensation
Competitive and commensurate with experience
Performance-linked incentives tied to placements