Academic Placement Officer (Hyderabad)

Job Description

Company Description EduSkills is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an Industry 4.0 ready digital workforce in India. Our vision is to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing access to world-class curriculum for students and faculties. We collaborate with key stakeholders, including students, faculties, educational institutions, and government bodies, to enhance education through innovative teaching methodologies and ICT-based systems. Our holistic approach focuses on social and business impact in the areas of education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role located in Hyderabad for an Academic Placement Officer at EduSkills Foundation®. The Academic Placement Officer will be responsible for facilitating campus placements, communicating with students and employers, providing career counseling, and organizing training sessions. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with educational institutions and industry partners to ensure successful student placement outcomes. 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