Dedicated Placement Manager - Bhuvaneshwar- WFO

EduBridge Learning; Khordha; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EduBridge Learning is seeking a dynamic Deputy Placement Manager to lead placement initiatives, build employer partnerships, and ensure strong student outcomes across IT, BPO/KPO, and Banking & Finance sectors.

You will drive weekly placement drives, monitor targets, mentor students on resumes and interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers to convert opportunities into offers, while maintaining trackers and ensuring 80%+ retention in the early placement phase.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of relevant experience in placement management.
• Strong stakeholder management and employer networking.
• Proven ability to plan and execute placement campaigns.
• Excellent communication and counselling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sector-wise placement planning and target setting.
• Conduct 23 placement drives per week across sectors.
• Achieve 500+ placements within 34 months.
• Maintain 70–75% interview-to-offer conversion rate.
• Engage employers via calls, email, LinkedIn, and visits.
• Support students with resumes, profiles, and mock interviews.
• Maintain placement trackers and reports in Google Sheets.

Skills

Placement management

Stakeholder management

Employer networking

Communication & counselling

Data tracking & reporting

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Deputy Placement Manager

• Experience: 5 to 6 Years
• Industry: Education / Training / Skilling
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and result-driven Deputy Placement Manager to lead placement initiatives, build strong employer partnerships, and ensure successful student placements across multiple sectors. The role requires strong stakeholder management, strategic planning, and execution capabilities to achieve placement targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Placement Planning & Targets

• Manage sector-wise placement goals:
• IT: 150 students
• BPO/KPO: 200 students
• Banking & Finance: 300 students
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve overall placement targets.

2. Placement Strategy & Execution

• Conduct 23 placement drives per week across sectors.
• Ensure 500+ placements within 34 months.
• Maintain a 70-75% interview-to-offer conversion rate.
• Understand job requirements and align student profiles accordingly.
• Support students in resume building and portfolio development.

3. Employer Engagement & Networking

• Build and maintain strong employer relationships through platforms like Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed.
• Connect with hiring managers via calls, emails, and professional networks.
• Schedule regular company visits and coordinate hiring drives.
• Share relevant student profiles based on job requirements.

4. Student Engagement & Training

• Conduct pre-placement sessions, mock interviews, and resume workshops.
• Provide communication and soft skills training.
• Guide students in creating professional profiles.
• Conduct one-on-one counselling for career guidance and motivation.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain placement trackers and reports using Google Sheets.
• Track interview status, participation, and placement outcomes.

6. Joining & Post-Placement Support

• Coordinate joining formalities and document verification.
• Guide students on offer letters and background verification.
• Conduct follow-ups with students and employers during the first 30-60 days.
• Ensure 80%+ retention of placed candidates.

Key Skills Required

• Talent Acquisition / Campus Hiring / Placement Management
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Strong Communication & Counselling Skills
• Data Tracking & Reporting
• Networking & Relationship Building