Placement Officer

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Industry Relations & Recruitment:

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential recruiters, alumni, and industry professionals.
• Identify and target new recruitment partners across industries including finance, consulting, marketing, operations, HR, IT, and entrepreneurship.
• Organize corporate presentations, networking events, and industry-specific recruitment drives.
• Coordinate the entire placement process for students, from job announcements to pre-placement talks and final interviews.
• Maintain a robust system for tracking student profiles, interviews, and placement results.
• Ensure that all logistics are in place for placement season, including venue bookings, interview schedules, and technology setup.

2. Student Counseling & Support:

• Offer one-on-one career counseling to students, helping them align their skills, interests, and career aspirations with industry needs.
• Conduct mock interviews, group discussions, and resume-building workshops.
• Assist students in exploring career options and understanding the hiring trends in the industry.
  

Skill Development & Training:

• Organize skill enhancement workshops, including leadership development, communication skills, soft skills, and interview preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry experts to design and deliver tailored training sessions that help students stay competitive in the job market.
• Develop and implement online resources, webinars, and other self-learning tools for students.

Networking & Alumni Engagement:

• Foster connections between alumni and current students for mentorship, networking, and recruitment opportunities.
• Organize alumni interactions such as guest lectures, webinars, and panel discussions to help students understand various career paths and gain industry insights.
• Create and manage an alumni database to facilitate future networking and collaboration.
  

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date data on student placements, including company names, job titles, locations, and salary packages.
  
• Regularly track and report on placement statistics to school leadership.
  
• Monitor the progress of placement efforts, identifying areas for improvement and taking necessary actions to address challenges.
  

Key Requirements:

• Education:

• Any Bachelors or Post Graduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  

• Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years as Placement Officer
• Should be well connected in all HR forums
• Good Communication & willing to travel across
• Salary is not a constraint for the right candidate

Send your CV's to hr@issm.in or Call Sri Hari at 98848 60140