Deputy Placement Executive

Edubridge Learning; Thane; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Edubridge Learning is seeking a proactive Deputy Placement Executive to support student placement activities across IT, BPO/KPO, Banking, and Finance sectors. You will coordinate with employers, drive placement drives, and ensure successful placements through strong student engagement and data tracking.

The role requires excellent communication, employer coordination, and follow-up capabilities to meet monthly targets within defined timelines. This is a full-time position based in Maharashtra.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• Prior experience in placement, recruitment, campus hiring, staffing, or training/skilling.
• Strong communication and coordination with students and employers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sector-wise placement targets and interview scheduling.
• Engage with employers, manage profiles and drive placement drives.
• Conduct pre-placement sessions and assist resume building for students.
• Track and report on interviews, offers, and joining status.
• Maintain placement databases and post-placement follow-up with employers.

Skills

Placement Coordination

Campus Hiring

Employer Relationship Management

Candidate Counselling

Strong Communication Skills

Resume Screening

Interview Coordination

Data Tracking

Education

MBA/PGDM preferred

Graduation in any discipline

Tools

Google Sheets

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Placement Executive

Experience

2 to 4 Years

Industry

Education / Training / Skilling

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and target-oriented Placement Executive to support student placement activities, coordinate with employers, conduct placement drives, and ensure successful placement outcomes across multiple sectors such as IT, BPO/KPO, Banking, and Finance.

The role requires strong communication skills, employer coordination, student engagement, data tracking, and follow-up capabilities to help achieve placement targets within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Placement Coordination Target Achievement

• Support sector-wise placement targets across: IT, BPO/KPO, Banking Finance.
• Coordinate with internal teams to identify placement-ready students.
• Assist in executing placement plans to achieve monthly and project-based placement targets.
• Ensure timely scheduling of interviews and placement drives.

2. Placement Drive Execution

• Coordinate and conduct regular placement drives across sectors.
• Understand employer job requirements and match suitable student profiles accordingly.
• Share shortlisted student profiles with employers as per job criteria.
• Coordinate interview schedules between students and companies.
• Track interview attendance, selection status, offer status, and joining updates.
• Support improvement of interview-to-offer conversion through student preparation and follow-ups.

3. Employer Engagement Networking

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, recruiters, consultants, and hiring managers.
• Source job openings through platforms such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other professional networks.
• Connect with hiring managers through calls, emails, and online networking.
• Coordinate company visits, virtual hiring drives, and walk-in interviews.
• Maintain regular communication with employers for current and upcoming hiring requirements.

4. Student Engagement Placement Readiness

• Conduct pre-placement orientation sessions for students.
• Support students in resume preparation and professional profile building.
• Coordinate mock interviews, resume workshops, and soft skills sessions.
• Guide students on interview preparation, grooming, communication, and workplace expectations.
• Conduct one-on-one counselling to motivate students and resolve placement-related concerns.

5. Reporting Documentation

• Maintain accurate placement trackers using Google Sheets / MS Excel.
• Track student participation, interview status, selection status, offer letters, and joining confirmation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly placement reports.
• Maintain employer database, job openings database, and student placement records.
• Ensure proper documentation of offer letters, joining details, and candidate records.

6. Joining Post-Placement Follow-up

• Coordinate student joining formalities with employers.
• Guide students on offer letters, document submission, and background verification requirements.
• Follow up with placed students and employers during the first 30-60 days after joining.
• Track retention and support resolution of early joining or workplace-related issues.
• Ensure strong post-placement support to improve retention of placed candidates.

Key Skills Required

• Placement Coordination
• Campus Hiring / Student Placement
• Employer Relationship Management
• Candidate Counselling
• Strong Communication Skills
• Resume Screening Profile Matching
• Interview Coordination
• Data Tracking Reporting
• Google Sheets / MS Excel

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• Prior experience in placement, recruitment, campus hiring, staffing, or training/skilling industry.
• Good understanding of hiring processes across IT, BPO/KPO, Banking, Finance, or related sectors.
• Ability to coordinate with students, employers, trainers, and internal teams.
• Strong ownership, follow-up discipline, and ability to work under placement targets.
• Comfortable with field visits, employer meetings, and placement drive coordination.

Performance Expectations / KPIs

• Number of employer tie-ups created.
• Number of placement drives coordinated.
• Student interview participation rate.
• Interview-to-offer conversion rate.
• Number of successful placements achieved.
• Joining conversion rate.
• Post-placement retention for 30-60 days.
• Accuracy of placement reports and trackers.
• lationship Building