Placement Manager

As a Placement Manager based in Kochi, Kerala with over 3 years of experience, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage the placement activities of students to ensure they secure job opportunities that align with their career goals. You will play a pivotal role in building relationships with recruiters, guiding students, and leading a team to achieve successful placements. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies to enhance placement success rates by identifying target companies and sectors. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with recruiters, HR professionals, and companies to secure internships and job placements for students. In addition, you will lead initiatives to provide career counseling, job search strategies, interview preparation, and resume building sessions for students. Managing a team of placement coordinators, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress to ensure the efficient execution of placement drives will also be part of your role. Organizing workshops and employability training programs, such as mock interviews, soft skills sessions, and technical skills workshops, to improve students" readiness will be crucial. Maintaining accurate records of student placements, employer contacts, and placement statistics, and generating reports for senior management on placement activities and outcomes will also be essential. Representing the institution at industry events, job fairs, and networking events to expand the network of potential recruiters and job opportunities will be part of your networking responsibilities. Gathering feedback from students and employers post-placement and using insights to continuously improve the placement process will also be a key aspect of your role. The ideal candidate for this position should have a Bachelors/Masters degree in any discipline, preferably in Management, HR, or related fields, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in placement management, HR recruitment, or career services. Proven ability to develop strong industry relationships and secure placement opportunities, strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, proficiency in MS Office and placement management software tools, as well as excellent organizational and time-management skills are required for this role.,