Placements Manager

We are happy to inform you that KL University having an immediate requirement for Placement Officer / Sr. Placements Officer / Placements Manager

• KLU one of the most prestigious and preferred universities located in Guntur, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India
• K L Deemed to be University has been ranked 35 among all IITs, IIMs, NITs and other premier institutes of India by MHRD, through NIRF rankings.
• K L’s Engineering College KLCE is ranked No.1 by Times of India (TOI) in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is known for its consistent 100% placement record to all eligible

Department: Industry Relations & Placements (IR&P)

Position: Sr. Placements Officer / Placements Officer / Placements Manager

Role Overview:

As a Sr. Placements Officer / Placements Officer/ Placements Manager is responsible for strategically leading and managing the entire placement and corporate relations function of the university. With prior experience in handling engineering and management departments, the incumbent will act as the bridge between academia and industry, ensuring students are employment-ready and the university maintains strong corporate partnerships.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement a comprehensive placement strategy covering both engineering and management domains.
• Set annual placement goals and drive initiatives to achieve high placement percentages across all programs.
• Lead a team of placement officers, trainers, and coordinators to deliver results.

2. Corporate Relations & Networking

• Build, strengthen, and expand recruiter networks across core engineering, IT, manufacturing, consulting, BFSI, FMCG, and management sectors.
• Negotiate MoUs and long-term partnerships with industries for campus recruitment, internships, and live projects.
• Represent the university in corporate forums, HR conclaves, industry associations, and networking events to enhance visibility.

3. Placement Drive Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute campus recruitment drives, ensuring a professional and transparent process.
• Align placement drives with industry calendars and student academic schedules.
• Ensure smooth logistics during campus recruitment (online/offline tests, interviews, GDs, pre-placement talks).
• Negotiate with recruiters on job roles, packages, and student career progression opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree (MBA / Engineering / Management or equivalent).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in placements.
• Proven track record of leading placements for Engineering & Management students in a reputed deemed-to-be university or higher education institution.
• Strong industry network with MNCs, corporate houses, and sector-specific recruiters.

Pay Scale: All short-listed candidates will be offered remuneration on par with industry.

Location: Guntur Andhra Pradesh

Interested candidates kindly share your updated CV's to cvimala@kluniversity.in for any enquiries please reach us on 7981337620 - Vimala CH - Asst Manager HR - KL University.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person