Head Training and Placement Officer (TPO)

As the Head Training and Placement Officer (TPO) at Anand International College of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Training and Placement Cell towards achieving 100% student placement. Your primary focus will be on developing robust industry relations and providing students with the necessary skills and training to excel in their professional careers. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of activities including Placement & Internship Management, Industry Connect & Relationship Building, Training & Skill Development, Strategic Planning & Reporting, Student Guidance & Support, and Institutional Representation. In terms of Placement & Internship Management, you will be required to strategize and execute plans for maximizing student placements in reputed organizations. This will involve identifying and engaging new companies for campus recruitment, organizing placement drives, job fairs, and internships both on-campus and off-campus, as well as maintaining detailed records of student placements. Your role will also entail establishing and nurturing long-term relationships with industry partners, HR professionals, and recruiters. You will be responsible for facilitating collaborations for live projects, industry visits, internships, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). Additionally, you will organize corporate talks, guest lectures, and other industry-academia interaction sessions to enhance student exposure. In the realm of Training & Skill Development, you will assess students" training needs in various areas such as communication skills, aptitude, technical skills, and personality development. You will plan and coordinate training programs, soft skills workshops, mock interviews, group discussions, and resume-building sessions in collaboration with external trainers, HR consultants, and industry mentors. Strategic Planning & Reporting will be a crucial aspect of your role, where you will develop yearly placement and training calendars aligned with academic schedules, set placement targets, and monitor performance metrics. You will also be responsible for preparing placement brochures, reports, and promotional materials for the institution. Providing Student Guidance & Support will be another key responsibility, involving guiding students on career planning, interview preparation, and understanding industry expectations. Your role will include offering one-on-one mentorship and career counseling to help students prepare for higher education or job opportunities. Furthermore, you will promote entrepreneurship and start-up initiatives among students. Lastly, as part of Institutional Representation, you will represent the college at various placement consortiums, industry panels, and career summits. You will collaborate with alumni networks to leverage their connections for placements and mentoring purposes. Key Skills required for this role include a strong network with industry and corporate recruiters, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, event management and strategic planning expertise, the ability to motivate students and build rapport, as well as familiarity with placement tracking systems and MS Office tools.,