Placement HEAD

The IoT Academy; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The IoT Academy is hiring a Placement Head to lead student placement initiatives from Noida, coordinating with hiring partners and corporates. You will drive campus partnerships, organize drives and interviews, and guide students on resumes and interview readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in placement coordination within Ed-Tech, strong communication, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks while achieving placement targets. CRM, MS Office, and Google Workspace proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/PGDM in HR or related field is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of placement coordination, recruitment, or corporate relations experience (Ed-Tech experience essential).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, CRM tools, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with companies, HRs, and recruiters to create placement opportunities for students.
• Organize placement drives, job fairs, interviews, and industry interaction sessions.
• Coordinate with students for resume building, interview preparation, and career guidance.
• Collect and analyze placement data and generate timely reports.
• Maintain and update the database of hiring partners and student placement records.
• Follow up with companies post-placement for feedback and satisfaction checks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Networking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

MBA/PGDM in HR (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

CRM tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Placement Head (Min. 3 Years Experience with Ed-tech experienced candidates only)

Location: Noida

Department: Training & Placement

Role Overview:

The Placement Expert will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with hiring partners and corporates, ensuring successful placement of students trained by The IoT Academy. This role requires strong communication, corporate outreach, and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with companies, HRs, and recruiters to create placement opportunities for students.
• Organize placement drives, job fairs, interviews, and industry interaction sessions.
• Coordinate with students for resume building, interview preparation, and career guidance.
• Collect and analyze placement data and generate timely reports.
• Maintain and update the database of hiring partners and student placement records.
• Follow up with companies post-placement for feedback and satisfaction checks.
• Work closely with training teams to understand student readiness and align placement strategies accordingly.
• Develop MOUs or partnerships with corporates and startups for internships and job opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline); MBA/PGDM in HR or related field is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in placement coordination, recruitment, or corporate relations (experience in Ed-Tech is a must).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, CRM tools, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of technical domains like IoT, AI/ML, and Embedded Systems is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in educational / training institutions is a must.