Placement Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Placement Officer (Engineering, MBA & MCA Focus) Key Requirements: Must have prior experience in handling placements for Engineering, MBA, and/or MCA programs, preferably in Tier 2 or Tier 3 colleges . Strong network with corporate HRs and recruiters across domains: IT Services, Core Engineering, Consulting, BFSI, and Startups. Active LinkedIn presence with 500+ professional connections (preferably talent acquisition leaders, recruiters, or founders). Proven track record of placing 70% or more eligible students annually with respectable salary packages. Key Responsibilities: 1. Corporate Engagement & Campus Drives Initiate and maintain corporate tie-ups for campus recruitment (IT services, analytics firms, core engineering, startups). Build lasting relationships with recruiters from companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, Tech SMEs , etc. Plan and execute career fairs, industry talks, hackathons , and networking events to enhance employer engagement. 2. LinkedIn & Digital Outreach Use LinkedIn proactively to connect with HR managers, alumni, and decision-makers for placement partnerships. Run focused outreach campaigns and regularly update the recruiter contact database (minimum 200+ active contacts). 3. Training & Student Readiness Organize aptitude and interview preparation bootcamps , mock GD/PIs, and technical assessments . Guide students in resume building, LinkedIn profile optimization , and job application best practices. 4. Placement Analytics & Reporting Drive measurable improvement in placement ratio, CTC growth, and number of recruiters year-on-year . Prepare and submit reports as per AICTE/UGC/NAAC/NIRF norms with accurate data and analytics. Ideal Candidate Profile: Education: MBA (HR/Marketing) or B.Tech with relevant placement experience Experience: 3+ years working in placement cells of Engineering/MBA/MCA colleges Managed 50+ companies across campus drives Skills: Excellent communication & negotiation skills Strong LinkedIn networking ability Good command over Excel and placement tracking tools/CRMs Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to placement planning