Placement Manager (Pune)

Company Description

EduSkills Foundation® is a Non-profit organization dedicated to creating an Industry 4.0 ready digital workforce in India. We aim to bridge the gap between Academia and Industry by providing world-class curriculum access to faculties and students. By collaborating with students, faculties, educational institutions, and Central/State Governments, we aim to revolutionize teaching methodologies and the ICT-based education system. Our mission targets social and business impact through comprehensive work in Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Placement Manager located in Pune. The Placement Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with industries and recruiters to facilitate student placements. They will also organize career fairs, workshops, and networking events, provide career counseling services to students, and collaborate with faculty to align curriculum with industry requirements. The role involves regular coordination with various stakeholders, continuous tracking of job market trends, and preparing placement-related reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, HR professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Coordinate campus recruitment drives, job fairs, and virtual placement sessions.
• Identify and onboard new hiring partners across sectors and geographies.
• Plan and execute placement calendar, schedules, and recruitment activities.
• Liaise with academic departments to align placement goals with curriculum.
• Ensure smooth execution of interview processes including tests, GDs, and PI rounds.
• Drive placement-focused MOUs and partnerships with corporate houses and industry bodies.
• Represent the institution in external placement forums and corporate summits.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration / HR / Education Management.
• 1–2 years of experience in corporate relations, campus placements, or HR recruitment.
• Strong industry network across sectors (IT, Core, BFSI, etc.) preferred.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Relationship-building and networking abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Data-driven decision making and reporting
• High level of initiative and ownership