Placement Officer

Cheranglobal; Coimbatore; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheranglobal in Coimbatore is seeking a proactive Placement Officer to foster career opportunities for students and alumni. The role includes developing partnerships with employers, facilitating job-related events, and promoting career planning services. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of experience in job development within higher education, possess excellent communication skills, and be proficient with social media and computer applications. Join Cheranglobal to help guide students towards successful career paths.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in job development and marketing, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Strong understanding of labor market trends, employer needs, and career services best practices.
• Excellent presentation, networking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with employers to generate employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Facilitate internships, externships, job shadowing, and campus recruitment events.
• Promote Career Planning services through outreach and collaboration.

Skills

Relationship Building & Networking

Communication & Interpersonal skills

Communication problem solving

Tools

Social media platforms

Computer applications

Job description

The Placement Officer plays a pivotal role in fostering career opportunities for students and alumni by cultivating partnerships with employers and promoting career planning services. This position requires a proactive approach to connect students with relevant job opportunities through effective employer relations and comprehensive career development initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with employers to generate employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Facilitate internships, externships, job shadowing, and campus recruitment events through strong relationships with local and national employers.
• Promote Career Planning services through in-class presentations, student organization outreach, and collaboration with college support services.
• Market Career Planning services to businesses, non-profits, and internal stakeholders through targeted programs, mailings, emails, and attendance at promotional events.
• Assist students in identifying career paths aligned with their interests and skills, offering guidance on resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
• Coordinate student interviews with prospective employers, ensuring timely follow-up and feedback.
• Orient students and alumni to Career Planning resources to enhance their employability and career prospects.
• Organize and participate in on-campus events such as career and internship job fairs.
• Schedule and promote campus recruitment activities for employers, maintaining an updated employer database.
• Contribute to the development of new experiential learning programs across college curriculums.
• Pursue professional development through seminars and training opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience in job development and marketing, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Strong understanding of labor market trends, employer needs, and career services best practices.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and computer applications.
• Excellent presentation, networking, and communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented working style with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Other:

Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Relationship Building & Networking
• Communication & Interpersonal skills
• Communication problem solving