Director / Head / Senior Officer (Training and Placement)

About The Institute

The IIST Group of Institutes has established itself as a premier educational hub in central India, renowned for its commitment to quality education, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art Infrastructure. Striving to provide a world-class learning experience IIST is dedicated to fostering excellence and innovation in engineering and beyond.

The IIST Group encapsulates three progressive Institutes – “Indore Institute of Science and Technology (IIST)”, “Indore Institute of Pharmacy (IIP)” and “Indore Institute of Management and Research (IIMR)”. These Institutes have become a trusted and recognized academic destination for our most valued stakeholders – “the students”. With over 21 years of legacy, we envision an all-inclusive growth of our students through the holistic development to attain Intelligence, Emotional, Social and Happiness quotient in an individual along with their goals of academic excellence. The group focus is towards “Enhancing Employability Quotient with Holistic Development” which aims at developing an ecosystem that complies with the university guidelines along with educating students about the upcoming Industry demands and technical advancements. Our constant efforts and dedication have been crowned with the NAAC A+ grade accreditation for IIST and NAAC A grade accreditation for IIP and IIMR respectively.

We are looking for suitable candidates from Academia or Industry for the position of Director / Head / Senior Officer in the training and placement department

Role Overview

This role requires strategic planning, corporate collaboration, leadership abilities, and proactive management to position the institution as a top choice for leading recruiters

Experience and Qualifications

• 10–15 years of proven experience in Placements, Training, Recruitment, or related fields.
• Experience in leading placement activities for educational institutions or corporate campuses is
• preferred.
• A First Class Professional Master Degree (throughout an excellent track record)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skill Sets

• Strong corporate network and ability to convert opportunities into tangible results.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Proficiency in placement management software and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking full accountability for achieving 100% placements and internships for eligible students
• Design and execute a comprehensive placement strategy to achieve organizational objectives and secure opportunities with leading companies offering competitive salaries
• Coordinate with various industries to organize on-campus and off-campus interviews for

meritorious students, facilitating suitable job placements within their organizations

• Identify, establish connections with, and secure the participation of top companies in campus placement drives
• Foster and maintain long-term relationships with recruiters to strengthen placement partnerships
• Visiting Industry and build up industry interface for various training programs
• Negotiate to ensure high-quality job profiles and remuneration for students
• Collaborate with academic and training teams to align employability training with market trends
• Monitor and improve the overall employability quotient of students through workshops, career fairs, and mock interview sessions
• Reviewing the performance of students working in the Corporate Sector in various capacities (Final Placement, Summer Training, Internship, Projects etc.)
• Presenting Placement reports after Placement Drive/Job Fairs
• Developing Management Information System (MIS) on placement of passed out students and to create database of recruiting industries and organizations
• Assisting students to develop and implement successful job search strategies and exploring future career options
• Working with faculty members, department heads and administration to integrate career planning with academic curriculum
• Act as an interface among students, alumni and the employment community
• Conducting the student assessments on a regular basis
• Plan, organize, and manage job events, corporate meetings, and HR summits to enhance placement activities
• Facilitate participation in external recruitment fairs and ranking events to strengthen institutional visibility
• Coordinate with industry leaders for guest lectures, panel discussions, and mentorship programs
• Contribute actively to improving the institution's ranking by ensuring placement data compliance for accreditation and surveys
• Any other duties assigned by honorable Group Advisor

Contact: 9826288439

Email: hr@indoreinstitute.com