Placement Manager

Overview

At NavGurukul, we’re building a bold alternative to higher education — one that is accessible, inclusive, and grounded in real-world outcomes. We run fully-funded, residential programs that enable students from underserved communities to build meaningful careers in tech, business, design, and more. Over the past few years, we’ve placed 1100+ students in companies across the country, not through degrees, but through proof of work.

But the journey doesn’t end with learning. For many of our students, placement is the moment their lives fundamentally change — from years of effort to real opportunity. And making that happen is both a complex challenge and a deep responsibility.

Placement Manager

This role calls for someone who is energised by complexity, thrives in ambiguity, and is hungry to create something deeply impactful — not just manage a process, but reimagine how non-traditional talent finds its place in the formal workforce.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build and grow hiring partnerships

  across tech and business roles — by identifying new companies, deepening existing relationships, and advocating for inclusive hiring
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• Own placement execution

  — ensuring that students are matched to the right roles, interviews are coordinated smoothly, and hiring is closed on time
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• Engage with the program and learning teams

  to share recruiter feedback, understand student readiness, and align preparation with what the job market needs
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• Support and guide Placement Associates

  , helping them take ownership and grow in their roles
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• Visit campuses and expand partnerships in nearby cities

  , especially by tapping into local hiring ecosystems
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• Track placements and employer engagement using tools like Notion

  , and keep data updated to inform planning and review
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• Represent NavGurukul in forums and hiring events

  , building visibility and trust for our students and work

Apply if you have:

• At least

  3 years of experience

  in the tech, recruitment, or social impact sector, ideally in a role involving partnerships, placement, or talent development

• A strong network or the ability to

  build and nurture relationships with employers

  , especially across tech and business domains

• A

  bias for action

  , and comfort with building systems, solving challenges, and working in ambiguity

• A

  collaborative mindset

  — able to work with diverse internal teams (learning, program, design) while leading and mentoring others

• Comfort with tools and data

  — particularly CRM platforms like Notion or Airtable, and drawing insights from metrics

• An understanding of or willingness to learn about

  hiring in the tech and digital space

  , and the evolving nature of skills and roles

• Deep alignment with NavGurukul’s mission — and belief in the potential of students from underserved communities to thrive when given the right opportunity

Location:

This role would be remote, and you can work from any of the major cities. You will, however, be required to travel on a periodic basis to meet with potential partners, do mobilisation drives, etc. As a member of the partnerships team, it is also beneficial for you to occasionally stay on one of our campuses to gain a deeper understanding of the residential program, which in turn enhances the quality of partnerships you can cultivate. You can expect to travel around 50-60 %of your time to cover the above needs and this can be more or less in some months, depending on the needs of the role at that time. 

Compensation & Culture:

NavGurukul's salaries are at par with most not-for-profits in the country. For this role, the salary bracket is 4-6.5 lakhs per annum. We are also open to hiring for more senior roles in the same function. We will be happy to explore if you bring more experience and expertise to work and are committed to NavGurukul's vision and aligned with its values.

At NavGurukul, we only do work that we genuinely believe to be impactful and derive a lot of personal meaning and joy from it. We are also committed to creating an environment of work that is healthy, transparent, and joyful and enables growth and change, both personally and professionally. We have an open, ongoing, non-hierarchical dialogue to ensure the same, and you will be welcome to contribute to it when you are a part of the NavGurukul team.

We are an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals to apply, irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity.