Manager / Senior Manager - Placement and Training

Department: Training & Placement Cell

Reporting To: Director / Head of Institution/ Chairperson

Job Location: Mira Road, Mumbai.

Role Overview

The Placement Manager / Senior Manager is responsible for facilitating campus placements, building corporate relationships, and enhancing student employability through structured training and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Placement Management

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end placement activities
• Invite companies for campus recruitment drives
• Schedule interviews, tests, and selection processes
• Ensure smooth conduct of placement drives (online/offline)

2. Corporate Relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with HRs, recruiters, and industry leaders
• Identify new companies for placement opportunities
• Organize industry visits, guest lectures, and networking events

3. Student Training & Development

• Identify skill gaps and arrange:
• Aptitude training
• Soft skills development
• Technical workshops
• Prepare students for:
• Resume building
• Group discussions
• Personal interviews

4. Placement Strategy & Planning

• Develop placement calendars and annual strategy
• Set placement targets (number of offers, companies, packages)
• Track and improve placement statistics year-on-year

5. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain student databases (eligible, placed, offers)
• Generate reports on:
• Placement status
• Company participation
• Salary trends
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (HR, Admin, Faculty)

6. Internship Management

• Facilitate internship opportunities for students
• Track internship performance and conversion to full-time roles

7. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all placement-related documentation is maintained
• Follow institutional policies and reporting standards

Key Skills Required

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Corporate networking ability
• Organizational & coordination skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of recruitment processes
• Data management & reporting skills

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Master’s degree (MBA preferred)
• Experience in:
• Campus placements / HR / Recruitment
• Academic institutions (preferred)

Experience

• 10–15 years in placements - Manager Role, recruitment, or corporate relations
• 15 < years in placements

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of companies onboarded
• Placement percentage
• Average salary package improvement
• Student satisfaction
• Internship conversion rate

Additional Responsibilities

• Branding the institute among recruiters
• Alumni engagement for placement support
• Organizing job fairs / mega placement drives