Career Services Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Employer Engagement & Partnership Development

● Identify, approach, and onboard new hiring partners across industries for internships, full-time roles, and live projects.

● Maintain and grow relationships with existing recruiters, HR heads, and talent acquisition teams to ensure recurring hiring opportunities.

● Represent the organization in employer meetings, networking events, job fairs, and webinars.

2. Placement & Opportunity Management

● Curate relevant job/internship opportunities aligned with learner profiles and program focus (tech, business, data, design, etc.).

● Manage end-to-end placement drives, including job postings, screening coordination, interview scheduling, and offer management.

● Collaborate with hiring partners to gather feedback, understand talent needs, and ensure alignment with curriculum outcomes.

3. Student Career Support & Readiness

● Work closely with internal career coaches and program managers to ensure students are job-ready.

● Provide input on the design of career readiness modules (interview prep, resume building, mock interviews).

● Track and support high-potential and at-risk learners to improve placement outcomes.

4. Data Tracking & Outcome Reporting

● Maintain accurate placement data, hiring partner details, and outcome reports.

● Analyze hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and program ROI to inform business and academic teams.

● Present regular updates on placement performance and targets to senior leadership. 5. Team Leadership & Collaboration

● Manage and mentor a small team of placement coordinators or employer engagement executives.

● Collaborate with program, academic, and student success teams to align goals and timelines.

Key Requirements:

● Bachelor's degree required (Masters Preferred).

● 7–10 years of experience in campus placements, talent acquisition, employer relations, or career services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

● Strong existing network of recruiters across tech, business, and emerging sectors.

● Deep understanding of hiring processes, entry-level job markets, and recruitment cycles. ● Experience working in an edtech, skilling, or higher education environment is highly preferred.

● Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

● Proficient in using job platforms, ATS, and CRM tools.