Placement Manager

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU); Sonipat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) seeks a seasoned Corporate Partnerships Manager to drive student placements and internships across its schools.

You will build relationships with corporate partners, manage data, and support guest lectures and industry engagements. Based at University Campus, Sonipat (NCR of Delhi), you will collaborate with faculty, students and the Office of Career Services to design placement initiatives and monitor outcomes, ensuring strategic growth and high employer

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in placements, corporate relations, or talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, hiring practices, and employer expectations.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with corporate partners and industry stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data management capabilities.
• Proactive, student-centric mindset with the ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop corporate partnerships to facilitate student placements and internship opportunities for JSBF, JSJC, JSGP, JSIA, JSPC, JSAA, JSPH, JSES, JSLH, JIBS.
• Build and strengthen relationships with companies and recruiters to enhance campus hiring initiatives at JGU.
• Maintain and regularly update placement and internship data for the assigned School with accuracy and consistency.
• Cultivate relationships with industry professionals to support guest lectures, industry interactions, and career engagement activities.
• Track, monitor, and analyze placement and internship outcomes, including job offers and hiring trends.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation related to placement and internship activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to design and implement placement and career development initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding opportunities, updates, and activities organized by the Office of Career Services (OCS).

Skills

Corporate partnerships

Networking

Communication

Data management

Industry knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a multidisciplinary, research-oriented institution established in 2009. As a non-profit global university, JGU is committed to academic excellence and attracts faculty from India and across the world with distinguished academic credentials and experience.

With a vibrant community of over 16,000 students and 1,100+ full-time faculty members residing on a fully residential campus, JGU comprises twelve schools specializing in Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Art & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature, and Public Health & Human Development.

Over the past decade, JGU has evolved into a globally recognized institution, bringing together faculty from over 51 countries and students from more than 75 countries. The university has established collaborations with 575+ leading institutions across 80 countries, fostering a rich international learning environment within the Indian higher education landscape

Primary Work Location:

University Campus, Sonipat (NCR of Delhi)

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and develop corporate partnerships to facilitate student placements and internship opportunities for:

• Jindal School of Banking and Finance (JSBF)
• Jindal School of Journalism and Communication (JSJC)
• Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP)
• Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA)
• Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling (JSPC)
• Jindal School of Art and Architecture (JSAA)
• Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development (JSPH)
• Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES)
• Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities (JSLH)
• Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS)

• Build and strengthen relationships with companies and recruiters to enhance campus hiring initiatives at JGU.
• Maintain and regularly update placement and internship data for the assigned School with accuracy and consistency.
• Cultivate relationships with industry professionals to support guest lectures, industry interactions, and career engagement activities.
• Track, monitor, and analyze placement and internship outcomes, including job offers and hiring trends.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation related to placement and internship activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to design and implement placement and career development initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding opportunities, updates, and activities organized by the Office of Career Services (OCS).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in placements, corporate relations, or talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, hiring practices, and employer expectations.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with corporate partners and industry stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data management capabilities.
• Proactive, student-centric mindset with the ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.