Associate/ Sr. Associate- Career Services (Placements)

SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research seeks a dynamic professional to manage corporate relationships and drive campus recruitment. You will coordinate placement activities and engage with students and key stakeholders to deliver strong recruitment outcomes.

You will serve as the primary contact for assigned corporate partners, shape engagement strategies, and oversee end-to-end processes from postings to offers, ensuring timely and compliant placements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior corporate stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management, coordination, follow-up, and execution skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned corporate accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring strong partnership outcomes.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective recruiters to create sustained hiring and engagement opportunities.
• Manage the end-to-end corporate engagement and campus hiring process for assigned accounts.
• Support the leadership team in organizing company visits and strengthening industry relationships.
• Manage pre-placement talks, guest sessions, live projects, competitions, mentorships, and other corporate engagement initiatives.
• Proactively engage with recruiters, follow up on opportunities, and ensure timely closure of action items.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Coordination

Education

MBA (full-time)

Graduation with relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)

Job description

The role will be responsible for managing corporate relationships, driving campus recruitment, coordinating placement activities, and engaging with students and key stakeholders. The individual will serve as a key point of contact for assigned corporate partners and play an important role in ensuring strong partnerships and successful recruitment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Relations & Engagement

• Own and manage assigned corporate accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring strong partnership outcomes.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective recruiters to create sustained hiring and engagement opportunities.
• Manage the end-to-end corporate engagement and campus hiring process for assigned accounts.
• Support the leadership team in organising company visits and strengthening industry relationships.
• Manage pre-placement talks, guest sessions, live projects, competitions, mentorships, and other corporate engagement initiatives.
• Proactively engage with recruiters, follow up on opportunities, and ensure timely closure of action items.

2. Campus Recruitment & Placements

• Manage the end-to-end campus recruitment process across summer and final placements.
• Coordinate job postings, student applications, interview schedules, assessments, offers, and other recruitment activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for recruiters and students throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure smooth execution of placement activities while adhering to timelines, processes, and placement policies.
• Identify opportunities to deepen existing corporate relationships and facilitate additional hiring opportunities.

3. Student & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate effectively with students, recruiters, faculty, alumni, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of Career Services activities.
• Manage student communication and ensure timely dissemination of placement-related information.
• Manage student teams and coordinate placement activities during recruitment cycles.
• Address stakeholder queries and ensure a high-quality experience for both recruiters and students.

Important Note:

Flexibility to work occasional weekends and extended hours during the placement season, as required.

Education:

Full-time MBA preferred; Graduates with excellent relevant experience can apply

Experience:

2 - 8 years of experience, preferably in corporate relations, campus recruitment, placements, business development, client servicing, or stakeholder management.

Desired Profile:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior corporate stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management, coordination, follow-up, and execution skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and teams.
• A proactive, professional, and service-oriented approach.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to support data analysis, workflow efficiency or any other institute requirements.