Placement Manager

Job Purpose:

The Placement Manager is responsible for facilitating the placement of students from our academy into suitable job roles and internships. The role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, understanding their hiring needs, and ensuring a high placement success rate. The Placement Manager acts as a bridge between students and recruiters, aligning opportunities with students skill sets and career goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement and Relationship Building

• Communicate with hiring partners to understand their recruitment needs, organizational goals, and industry requirements.
• Research client companies to develop a strong understanding of their industry, culture, and work environment.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with partner organizations, ensuring continuous engagement for placement opportunities.
• Coordinate with companies to present the academy’s training programs and students’ profiles through presentations, meetings, and communication.

Student Placement and Career Guidance

• Understand the skill sets, aspirations, and career goals of students to match them with suitable job opportunities.
• Develop strategies to increase the placement rate by aligning training programs with industry expectations.
• Brief students about job responsibilities, salary structures, career growth opportunities, and other employment details.
• Guide students in preparing professional CVs, attending interviews, and improving their employability skills.
• Organize mock interviews, group discussions, and other career development sessions to prepare students for placements.

Placement Process Management

• Define job descriptions and document job specifications based on client requirements.
• Advertise job openings through appropriate channels, including email campaigns, social media, and internal communication platforms.
• Use candidate databases to identify the best-fit students for specific roles.
• Shortlist, screen, and present suitable candidates to clients, including detailed candidate profiles and summaries.
• Organize and coordinate interviews between students and recruiters, ensuring a seamless process.
• Follow up with recruiters and students post-interviews to finalize placements and gather feedback.
• Inform students about interview results and facilitate pre-placement offers as needed.

Partnership Development and Revenue Growth

• Develop and maintain relationships with external industry partners and stakeholders to expand placement opportunities.
• Generate leads for new partnerships and collaborations with companies across relevant sectors.
• Engage with company representatives to identify potential internship and placement openings for students.
• Contribute to long-term revenue and brand recognition by building a strong placement network and ensuring consistent performance.

Reporting and Coordination

• Track and report placement data, including leads generated, interviews scheduled, offers received, and success rates.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align curriculum with industry trends and employer expectations.
• Provide regular updates to management on placement activities and outcomes.
• Organize career fairs, industry meets, and employer presentations to enhance student exposure.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students and industry professionals.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills to manage multiple placement campaigns effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment processes and industry hiring trends.
• Ability to mentor students and build their confidence for job readiness.
• Proficient in using CRM tools, job portals, and databases for placement tracking.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or placement coordination.
• Previous experience in the education sector or with student placements is highly preferred.

Performance Metrics:

• Percentage of students successfully placed in jobs/internships.
• Number of new industry partnerships established.
• Feedback from students and recruiters.
• Timeliness and efficiency in managing the placement process.
• Growth in placement opportunities year-over-year.