Placement Manager

Taxila Business School, a premier institution in Jaipur, invites applications for the full-time position of Placement Manager. This is a key strategic role focused on enhancing the career prospects of our students by bridging the gap between academic talent and corporate requirements.

Salary Range: 75K - 90K

Position Summary

 * Job Title: Placement Manager

 * Job Type: Full-time position

 * Department: Career Services

 * Reporting to: Officer, Career Services department

Key Responsibilities

The Placement Manager will be responsible for the following:

•  Industry Outreach: Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential recruiting partners, industry leaders, business vertical heads, and key decision-makers to understand their talent needs and preferences.
•  Market Engagement: Tap recruiters in the lateral market and pitch Taxila's management programmes to them. The manager must identify appropriate job opportunities for the student batch that are relevant to their profile.
• Collaborative Events: Identify and create opportunities for collaboration, such as guest lectures, career workshops, and networking events, to enrich the learning experience and enhance placement prospects for students.
• Market Intelligence: Stay updated on the job market, industry trends, and economic dynamics to understand the pulse of the market and develop placement strategies accordingly.
•  Internal Coordination: Collaborate with the student placement committee to understand the job preferences of the student batch.
•  Alumni Network: Cultivate strong alumni relations and leverage this network to generate more job opportunities. This includes organizing alumni talks, knowledge sessions, and mentorship events.
•  Reporting: Track and maintain placement metrics and outcomes, and update the Career Services Officer on a regular basis.
• Feedback Loop: Get feedback from recruiters and industry partners regarding the relevance of the programme curriculum and feedback on candidates.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in any field and an MBA from a good business school. Candidates should have a first division throughout their academics.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in career services, talent acquisition, or corporate relations is required, preferably within a higher education or executive education setting.
•  * Industry Knowledge: The candidate must have a strong understanding of the executive MBA landscape, including the needs and expectations of senior-level executives and employers.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on achieving 100% placements and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and ensure completion while adhering to placement timelines.

Taxila Business School

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India