Senior Manager, Student Placements

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Key Responsibilities:

Agency & External Partner Management

• Manage and coordinate with multiple external placement and training agencies.
• Review agency deliverables and performance, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and timelines.
• Ensure student assessment, company coordination, and interview processes are executed as planned.

Internal Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between academic departments, leadership, students, and external agencies.
• Oversee internal processes such as pre-placement training, calendar scheduling, and placement-related communication.

Student Journey Mapping & Career Readiness

• Track each student’s journey across academic semesters

  —monitor academic performance, soft skill development, and placement readiness.
• Identify students requiring additional support and coordinate tailored interventions through training agencies or faculty.
• Assist students in creating and refining their 

  CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and video resumes

  —a mandatory step in the placement process.
• Facilitate regular mock interviews, profile reviews, and guidance sessions.

Placement Process Management

• Maintain ongoing communication with students regarding placement timelines, eligibility, and expectations.
• Ensure students adhere to placement guidelines and are prepared for company-specific requirements.

Data, Reporting & Feedback

• Maintain structured reports on student progress, company engagement, interview performance, and placement outcomes.
• Share timely updates and performance dashboards with leadership.
• Gather structured feedback from students, agencies, and recruiters to improve the placement ecosystem.

Event & Interview Logistics

• Plan and oversee the logistics of campus drives, virtual interviews, and industry interaction events.
• Ensure digital and physical infrastructure is in place and functioning during placement activities.

Candidate Profile:

Requirement

Education

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, HR, Education Management or related field (Essential)

Experience

• 7-8 years in placement operations, recruitment coordination, or corporate relations (Essential)

Preferred background:

• Recruitment agencies, HR consulting firms, or campus placement teams (Desirable)

Skills

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and placement CRMs or tracking tools
• Strong grasp of resume/LinkedIn best practices and student branding
• Analytical mindset and comfort working with student performance data
• High level of empathy, student orientation, and attention to detail