Manager - Corporate Readiness Program (Career & Placement)

Great Lakes Institute of Management; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Manager for the Corporate Readiness Program. In this mid-senior level position, you will mentor students, design tailored curriculum, and facilitate the transition from campus to corporate. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills alongside relevant experience in training.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in the training domain.
• Ability to articulate thoughts professionally.
• Strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design in-house curriculum tailored to skillsets for B-school roles.
• Conduct soft skills and professional development modules for students.
• Engage with faculty, alumni for domain-specific preparation.

Skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Engagement skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Business acumen

Job description

Manager - Corporate Readiness Program (Career & Placement)

Manager - Corporate Readiness Program (Corporate & Career Services - Placement Cell)

Objective of the Role

Mentor students to achieve career goals, introduce them to the corporate world, and familiarize them with various sectors and industries. Collaborate closely with the Placements team and students to ensure successful career beginnings and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design in-house curriculum considering the skillsets and competencies required for roles offered on B-school campuses.
• Assess individual competencies using testing methodologies and address gaps through 1:1 discussions and mock interviews.
• Empower students and enhance their business acumen by introducing industry and company-specific presentation frameworks.
• Drive business-focused activities by guiding the Placement Committee at scheduled intervals.
• Conduct soft skills and professional development modules to facilitate the 'Campus to Corporate' transition.
• Engage with faculty, alumni, and subject matter experts for domain-specific preparation.
• Collaborate with training team members to understand the scope and scale of the CRP.
• Maintain records of student assessments, progress reports, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in the training domain.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and engagement skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to operate under pressure.
• Business acumen with the ability to articulate thoughts professionally.

Location: Great Lakes Institute of Management, Manamai Campus, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Training and Development

Industries

• Education Administration
• Professional Training and Coaching