Placement Coordinator

Job Title: Placement Officer

Reports To: Head of Placements

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Placement Officer leads campus recruitment drives, builds institutional relationships with corporate recruiters, and prepares students for transition into the workforce. The role involves managing end-to-end recruitment operations, organizing career readiness training, and expanding the institutes employer network across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Relations & Outreach

• Identify, engage, and onboard new corporate partners and alumni networks for on-campus and virtual hiring drives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR leaders and talent acquisition teams regarding recruitment policies, job descriptions, and scheduling.
• Maintain a database of existing recruiting partners, industry contacts, and hiring trends.

Recruitment Drive Management

• Organize and execute end-to-end placement logistics: pre-placement talks (PPTs), written/aptitude tests, technical evaluations, group discussions, and personal interviews.
• Manage post-selection workflows, including offer rollouts, acceptance tracking, and onboarding coordination.
• Resolve student and recruiter grievances during active drives swiftly and professionally.

Student Career Readiness & Training

• Coordinate pre-placement training modules covering resume building, mock interviews, aptitude problem-solving, and professional etiquette.
• Track individual student eligibility, academic performance, and placement preferences to match profiles with suitable job opportunities.
• Conduct counselling sessions to guide students on career pathways, domain-specific job expectations, and market standards.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain placement statistics, including package details (CTC), sector-wise placements.
• Prepare periodic reports and executive summaries for institutional leadership and governing boards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in corporate talent acquisition, campus recruitment.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to network, negotiate, and maintain long-term partnerships with corporate leadership.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Placement Percentage: Percentage of eligible students placed within the academic cycle.
• Recruiter Diversity: Year-over-year increase in new corporate recruiters visiting campus.
• Package Growth: Average and median CTC improvement across academic departments.
• Process Efficiency: Timely offer letter distribution and minimal offer dropouts.