Placement Coordinator

Job Summary

The Placement Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing placement activities for candidates/students, developing relationships with employers, facilitating interviews and recruitment drives, and ensuring successful placement outcomes. The role requires strong communication, coordination, follow-up, and relationship-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement activities for eligible candidates/students.
• Establish and maintain relationships with companies, recruiters, and industry partners.
• Identify and source relevant job opportunities and placement openings.
• Coordinate with employers for job requirements, interview schedules, recruitment drives, and candidate selection.
• Mobilize and shortlist candidates based on employer requirements.
• Organize and coordinate interviews, assessments, job fairs, and placement drives.
• Ensure candidates are properly briefed about job roles, salary, location, eligibility, and interview requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate profiles, interview status, selections, joining status, and placement data.
• Regularly follow up with selected candidates and employers until the candidate joins.
• Achieve assigned placement targets within defined timelines.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly placement reports and MIS.
• Coordinate with the training/operations team to ensure candidates are placement-ready.
• Provide guidance to candidates regarding interviews, workplace expectations, and career opportunities.
• Resolve candidate/employer queries and ensure smooth coordination between both parties.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with placed candidates to track retention and employment status.
• Ensure all placement documentation and records are maintained properly.
• Support management in achieving overall placement and employment targets.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong employer and candidate relationship-management skills.
• Good negotiation and convincing abilities.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Target-oriented and result-driven approach.
• Good interpersonal and networking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, email, and basic MIS reporting.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.