Placement Manager

Presidency University Bangalore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidency University Bangalore, a premier academic institution in Bengaluru, seeks an experienced Placement Officer to bridge the university with corporate partners and recruitment agencies. The role focuses on expanding the employer network, coordinating campus recruitment drives, and aligning industry needs with student readiness.

You will collaborate with faculty and career counselors, organize pre-placement trainings, and manage end-to-end recruitment events while tracking placement

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in placement/recruitment
• Any Graduate degree from a recognized institution
• Experience working with universities or colleges is preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the university and corporate partners, industry leaders, and recruitment agencies.
• Expand the university’s employer network by prospecting and cultivating new corporate relationships for campus recruitment.
• Coordinate industry visits, guest lectures, workshops, and live project opportunities to enhance student exposure.
• Negotiate and manage recruitment terms, placement schedules, and package structures to improve placement quality and starting salaries.

Skills

Campus recruitment

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Data management

Education

Any Graduate

Job description

• Act as the primary liaison between the university and corporate partners, industry leaders, and recruitment agencies.
• Expand the university’s employer network by actively prospecting and cultivating new corporate relationships to drive campus recruitment.
• Coordinate industry visits, guest lectures, corporate workshops, and live project opportunities to enhance professional exposure for students.
• Negotiate and manage recruitment terms, placement schedules, and package structures to continuously improve placement quality and average graduate starting salaries.
• Collaborate with faculty and career counselors to prepare students for the recruitment process (including resume building, cover letter writing, and mock interviews).
• Organize pre-placement training, skill‑enhancement boot camps, and technical assessments aligned with current industry standards.
• Guide students regarding career pathways, internship options, and alignment between personal competencies and market demands.

3. Placement Operations & Event Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end campus recruitment drives (virtual, on‑campus, and off‑campus).
• Manage end-to-end event logistics, including company presentations, written tests, group discussions, and personal interview panels.
• Resolve student or recruiter grievances professionally and promptly during recruitment cycles.

4. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate databases of student profiles, company contacts, interview schedules, and placement outcomes.
• Track and analyze placement statistics, generating analytical reports for university management, accreditation bodies, and marketing use.
• Evaluate the success of past recruitment drives using feedback data to implement continuous improvements for subsequent years.

Experience - 6 Years - 10 Years

Immediate Joiners Required

Qualification - Any Graduate

Industry - Prefer only from University / Colleges .