Senior Manager - Placements

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Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

·    Develop and implement strategies aligned with the institute’s mission and goals. 

·    Achieve key placement metrics, including percentage placed, median CTC, and maximum CTC. 

·    Drive international placements by engaging with overseas HRs, consultants, and alumni. 

·    Establish collaborations with international hiring firms and partners.

·    Preparing the annual placement calendar, scheduling recruitment events, and communicating with recruiters regarding campus visits.

·    Proactively contact academic institutions and industry partners to facilitate PhD scholar placements and build strong relationships with research organizations and universities.

·    Engage with recruiters to secure summer internships and full-time placements while expanding recruiter networks

·    Assist in university presentations, press releases, and branding initiatives. 

·    Represent the university in award programs and external events. 

·    Conduct surveys, research, and data collection for university projects. 

·    Maintain relationships with existing recruiters through regular visits and interactions. 

·    Identify and onboard new recruiters to enhance campus hiring opportunities. 

·    Oversee the smooth functioning of student placement teams and staff. 

·    Implement structured workflows for process efficiency and recruiter satisfaction. 

·    Introduce new initiatives in business development, alumni engagement, training, and branding. 

·    Stay updated with industry trends and adopt best practices in placements. 

·    Facilitate regular meetings with university leadership and key stakeholders. 

·    Ensure alignment between placement objectives and university goals. 

·    Act as a liaison between students, faculty, and recruiters for smooth coordination.

Other Skill and Ability Requirements

·    Expert level written and verbal English communication skills.

·    Should be flexible to travel and meet organizations, as and when required.

·    Should have the ability to work independently and as one of a team.

·   Should exhibit a high degree of ownership, commitment, and flexibility, and should be able to put in extra hours as per work demands.

Qualification

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·    Candidates with experience in Campus Placements or related to placements in Higher Educational Institutes would have an added advantage.

Remuneration

Rs. 15 – 18 Lakhs annual CTC (which includes target-based performance incentives). Term of appointment is for 3 years and will be renewed based on satisfactory performance review against the goals set.