Placement Expert (Ed-tech experienced candidates only)

Placement Expert (Ed-tech experienced candidates only)

Location: Noida

Department: Training & Placement

Reports To: Placement Head

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About The IoT Academy:

The IoT Academy is a leading EdTech and skilling platform offering industry-relevant programs in emerging technologies like IoT, AI, Data Science, Embedded Systems, and more. We collaborate with corporates, institutions, and learners to bridge the industry-academia skill gap.

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Role Overview:

The Placement Expert will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with hiring partners and corporates, ensuring successful placement of students trained by The IoT Academy. This role requires strong communication, corporate outreach, and coordination skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with companies, HRs, and recruiters to create placement opportunities for students.

• Organize placement drives, job fairs, interviews, and industry interaction sessions.

• Coordinate with students for resume building, interview preparation, and career guidance.

• Collect and analyze placement data and generate timely reports.

• Maintain and update the database of hiring partners and student placement records.

• Follow up with companies post-placement for feedback and satisfaction checks.

• Work closely with training teams to understand student readiness and align placement strategies accordingly.

• Develop MOUs or partnerships with corporates and startups for internships and job opportunities.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline); MBA/PGDM in HR or related field is a plus.

• 1-3 years of experience in placement coordination, recruitment, or corporate relations (experience in Ed-Tech is a must).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written).

• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, CRM tools, and Google Workspace.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

• Strong networking and negotiation skills.

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Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of technical domains like IoT, AI/ML, Embedded Systems is an added advantage.

• Previous experience in educational / training institutions is a must.