Careers & Placements Associate

Newton School of Technology; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

On-campus sports facilities

Job summary

Newton School of Technology invites an Associate - Careers & Placements to lead placement operations with 1-3 years of experience. You will build strong relationships with hiring partners, coordinate drives, post jobs, and manage interviews end-to-end, ensuring smooth coordination between recruiters and students.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver an excellent experience for recruiters and students, while driving processes that improve placement readiness and outcomes on

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in placement coordination, recruitment operations, or a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with recruiters and students.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Proficiency with scheduling and reporting tools (Google Workspace, MS Office, or similar platforms).

Responsibilities

• Placement Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between companies and students, coordinating placement drives, job postings, interviews, and related activities.
• Interview & Selection Process Management: Schedule, coordinate, and oversee interviews, group discussions, and technical rounds between students and hiring partners.
• Student Readiness & Communication: Work with students to ensure they are prepared for placement opportunities and share job descriptions clearly.
• Feedback & Reporting: Collect structured feedback from companies and students post-interviews, maintain records, and track outcomes.
• Collaboration & Process Improvement: Work with internal teams to improve placement readiness programs and streamline coordination processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with leadership, academic teams, and company HR to align on placement goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical

education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer

Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration.

Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies

like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to

Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World

Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other

leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces

industry-ready talent for the world’s most advanced technology roles.

Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate - Careers & Placements with

1-3 years of relevant experience to drive and manage our placement operations. In this

role, you will be responsible for building and nurturing strong relationships with

companies, facilitating student placements, and ensuring smooth coordination between

hiring partners and students. You will also oversee the placement process end-to-end,

working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver an excellent experience for both

recruiters and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Placement Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between companies and students, coordinating placement drives, job postings, interviews, and related activities.
• Interview & Selection Process Management: Schedule, coordinate, and oversee interviews, group discussions, and technical rounds between students and hiring partners. Ensure smooth execution of the process and resolve any issues in real-time.
• Student Readiness & Communication: Work with students to ensure they are prepared for placement opportunities. Share job descriptions, interview details, and guidelines clearly and in a timely manner.
• Feedback & Reporting: Collect structured feedback from companies and students post-interviews, maintain accurate placement records, and track hiring outcomes.
• Collaboration & Process Improvement: Work with internal teams to improve placement readiness programs and streamline coordination processes. Suggest and implement strategies to enhance recruiter and student experience.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate closely with leadership, academic teams, and company HR representatives to align on placement goals and drive successful outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in placement coordination, recruitment operations, or a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with both recruiters and students.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Proficiency with scheduling and reporting tools (Google Workspace, MS Office, or similar platforms).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team focused on making a difference in the learning journey of hundreds of students.
• A fast-paced, growth-oriented role where your efforts are truly recognized and celebrated.
• Opportunity to learn and develop across multiple domains, including student engagement, project management, and operational coordination.
• Enjoy a vibrant campus environment with complimentary meals and access to on-campus sports facilities - because we believe a healthy mind and body fuel