Placement Officer

Role Overview

The Placement Officer will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with recruiters, managing end-to-end placement activities, supporting students in their career preparation, and ensuring smooth execution of campus recruitment drives. The role requires proactive outreach to companies, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to represent MYRA School of Business (MSB) professionally to external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

1. Recruiter Engagement & Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate recruiters across industries.

Proactively reach out to new companies for campus placements and internships.

Act as point of contact between recruiters and MSB.

2. Placement Operations

Plan, organize, and execute placement drives (on-campus and virtual).

Coordinate logistics for recruiter visits including hospitality, travel, and accommodations.

Maintain accurate placement records, reports, and databases.

Ensure compliance with the MSB Placement Policy.

3. Student Support & Preparation

Mentor and guide students on resume building, interview readiness, and professional conduct.

Address student queries related to job opportunities, placement policy, and interview processes.

4. Data & Reporting

Maintain detailed statistics on placements, offers, CTC trends, and industry benchmarks.

Prepare periodic reports for management review.

Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of student and company data.

5. Institutional Branding & Outreach

Represent MSB at career fairs, HR conclaves, and networking events.

Enhance visibility of MSB in the corporate community.

Collaborate with marketing and alumni relations teams to strengthen industry connections.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

Excellent organizational and coordination ability.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with placement portals (Superset/Digi).

Ability to handle multiple stakeholders with diplomacy and professionalism.

Data-driven mindset with attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor's (MBA/PGDM or equivalent preferred) with specialization in HR/Marketing/Operations.

2–5 years of relevant experience in corporate relations, placements, recruitment, career services, or HR

Prior experience in higher education or recruitment agencies is an added advantage.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Performance-based incentives may be offered based on placement outcomes.