Associate Manager - Training and Placement

Role & responsibilities

This role carries dual responsibilities: enhancing employability readiness through industry-aligned interventions, and generating employment opportunities for students across all schools.

1. Placement, Industry Engagement & Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with companies, recruiters, and industry partners.

• Identify job opportunities and internships relevant to various academic programs.

• Conduct employer engagement events such as career fairs, industry talks, and panel discussions.

• Forge partnerships with new organisations for generating employment opportunities across Corporates , NGOs & Think tanks .

• Track industry hiring trends and update training modules accordingly.

• Benchmark placement performance against peer institutions

• Propose innovative strategies for enhancing student employability

2. Student Training & Career Readiness:

• Design and execute training programs focused on employability readiness.

• Organize mock interviews, group discussions, and assessment test sessions.

• Facilitate mentorship programs and career counseling sessions for students.

Key skills, Qualification and Experience:

1. Qualification: Post Graduate / Graduate with good academic background. Certified through National, International certifying bodies i.e. KPMG, ISTD ,Dale Carnegie, British Council or equivalent is preferred.

2. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

3. Excellent written & verbal Communication Skills

4. Creating smart and effective presentations

5. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

6. Counseling & Mentoring Ability

7. Knowledge of Industry Trends & Hiring Practices