Placement Coordinator / Placement Specialist

As a Placement Coordinator at Digital Medha, your role is pivotal in facilitating the successful placement of students into relevant internships, job opportunities, or real-world projects. Here's what you will be responsible for: - Research and identify a variety of employment and internship opportunities for students aligned with their academic programs and career goals. - Develop and manage a network of industry contacts, including local businesses, employers, and alumni, to secure placements. - Build and maintain strong partnerships with organizations to facilitate internship and job placement opportunities for students. - Regularly engage with employers to understand their workforce needs and promote student placements that meet their criteria. - Guide students through the placement process, from resume writing, application submission to interview preparation and final placement. - Provide ongoing support throughout the placement process, ensuring students meet their academic requirements. - Offer one-on-one career counseling to help students make informed decisions about internships and job opportunities. - Oversee the progress of students during their placements, ensuring alignment with program objectives. - Act as a point of contact for both students and employers, addressing any issues or concerns that arise during placements. - Coordinate career fairs, recruitment sessions, and networking events to help students connect with potential employers. - Organize on-campus or virtual workshops to help students develop career-related skills. - Monitor and maintain placement data, tracking student outcomes and placements for reporting purposes. - Collect feedback from both students and employers to assess the effectiveness of placements and improve future processes. Qualifications required for this role include: - Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field. - 2-5 years of experience in placement coordination, career services, or student support roles. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. - Experience working with placement management software or job boards is an asset. - Knowledge of the current IT & Digital job market and industry trends.,