Assistant Manager-Placement

Orion; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion in Visakhapatnam is seeking an Assistant Manager-Placement to lead campus recruitment drives, build corporate relationships, and prepare students for workforce transition. You will manage end-to-end recruitment operations, organize career readiness training, and expand the institute's employer network across diverse sectors.

The role requires 3–6 years in corporate talent acquisition or campus recruitment, with strong communication and relationship-management skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven track record in corporate liaison roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and onboard new corporate partners and alumni networks for on-campus and virtual hiring drives.
• Organize and execute end-to-end placement logistics: pre-placement talks, tests, interviews, and onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-placement training modules and student counselling to improve employability.
• Maintain placement statistics and prepare periodic reports for leadership and boards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Executive presence

Networking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager-Placement

Reports To: Head of Placements

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Placement Officer leads campus recruitment drives, builds institutional relationships with corporate recruiters, and prepares students for transition into the workforce. The role involves managing end-to-end recruitment operations, organizing career readiness training, and expanding the institutes employer network across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Relations & Outreach

• Identify, engage, and onboard new corporate partners and alumni networks for on-campus and virtual hiring drives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR leaders and talent acquisition teams regarding recruitment policies, job descriptions, and scheduling.
• Maintain a database of existing recruiting partners, industry contacts, and hiring trends.

Recruitment Drive Management

• Organize and execute end-to-end placement logistics: pre-placement talks (PPTs), written/aptitude tests, technical evaluations, group discussions, and personal interviews.
• Manage post-selection workflows, including offer rollouts, acceptance tracking, and onboarding coordination.
• Resolve student and recruiter grievances during active drives swiftly and professionally.

Student Career Readiness & Training

• Coordinate pre-placement training modules covering resume building, mock interviews, aptitude problem-solving, and professional etiquette.
• Track individual student eligibility, academic performance, and placement preferences to match profiles with suitable job opportunities.
• Conduct counselling sessions to guide students on career pathways, domain-specific job expectations, and market standards.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain placement statistics, including package details (CTC), sector-wise placements.
• Prepare periodic reports and executive summaries for institutional leadership and governing boards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Master’s degree
• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in corporate talent acquisition, campus recruitment.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to network, negotiate, and maintain long-term partnerships with corporate leadership.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Placement Percentage: Percentage of eligible students placed within the academic cycle.
• Recruiter Diversity: Year-over-year increase in new corporate recruiters visiting campus.
• Package Growth: Average and median CTC improvement across academic departments.
• Process Efficiency: Timely offer letter distribution and minimal offer dropouts.