Academic Placement Officer (Chennai)

Job Description

Company Description EduSkills is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an Industry 4.0 ready digital workforce in India. Our vision centers on bridging the gap between academia and industry by providing world-class curriculum access to faculties and students. We collaborate with students, faculties, educational institutions, and government entities to enhance teaching methodologies and ICT-based education systems. By focusing on education, employment, and entrepreneurship, we aim to achieve significant social and business impacts. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for an Academic Placement Officer located in Chennai. The Academic Placement Officer will be responsible for coordinating campus placement activities, conducting career counseling sessions, providing training programs, and ensuring effective communication with educational institutions and potential employers. The role involves working closely with students, faculties, and industry representatives to facilitate successful placements and create career opportunities for students. Key Responsibilities: 1. Corporate Partnerships & Employer Engagement Establish and maintain relationships with corporates, HR professionals, and recruiters. Secure Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and partnerships with hiring companies. Organize HR roundtables, job fairs, and recruitment drives to increase placement opportunities. 2. Student Placement & Career Support Guide students through resume building, interview preparation, and career counseling. Identify job opportunities that align with student skill sets and industry trends. Track and report placement progress, job offers, and hiring statistics. 3. Placement Drive & Job Fair Management Plan and execute on-campus and virtual placement drives. Coordinate job fairs, industry interaction sessions, and employer networking events. Ensure minimum 40-50 student job offers per month as per performance targets. Show more Show less