Placement Officer

Vaisiri Institute of Management and Technology; Tumakuru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaisiri Institute of Management and Technology in Tumkur invites applications for a full-time Placement Officer. The role coordinates campus placement drives, liaises with recruiters, and nurtures employer relationships to improve placement outcomes.

You will guide learners on resume building, interview skills, and career planning; organise training sessions and industry interactions; track placements and compile reports to align learner readiness with market needs.

Qualifications

• Campus placement coordination and employer relationship management.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal abilities.
• Career counseling, learner mentoring, and guidance on career paths.
• Training and workshop facilitation related to employability and soft skills.
• Knowledge of the education sector, particularly management and technology programs.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Management, Education, Human Resources, or related field.
• Prior experience in placement, corporate relations, or career services in an academic setting is preferred.
• Ability to build networks with recruiters, analyze placement data, and work collaboratively with faculty and administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate campus placement activities including scheduling recruitment drives.
• Liaise with companies and maintain employer relationships.
• Guide learners on resume preparation, interview skills, and career paths.
• Organize training sessions, workshops, and industry interactions.
• Track placement outcomes and maintain placement records.
• Prepare reports and collaborate with academic teams to align learner readiness with employer expectations.
• Represent the institute professionally to external stakeholders and support placement initiatives.

Skills

Campus placement

Employer relations

Communication skills

Career counseling

Training and workshops

Education sector knowledge

Academic placement experience

Education

Degree in Management/HR

Job description

Company Description

Vaisiri Institute of Management and Technology is an educational institution focused on developing skilled, industry-ready graduates in management and technology disciplines. The institute emphasizes practical learning, professional development, and strong academic standards to prepare learners for evolving workforce needs. Located in Tumkur, it works closely with employers and industry partners to align its programs with current market expectations. The institute encourages innovation, ethical practices, and continuous learning, creating an environment where both learners and staff can grow professionally.

Role Description

The Placement Officer role is a full-time, on-site position based at the Tumkur campus. The Placement Officer will coordinate campus placement activities, including scheduling recruitment drives, liaising with companies, and maintaining employer relationships. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding learners on resume preparation, interview skills, and career paths, as well as organizing training sessions, workshops, and industry interactions. The role also involves tracking placement outcomes, maintaining placement records, preparing reports, and collaborating with academic teams to align learner readiness with employer expectations. The Placement Officer will represent the institute professionally to external stakeholders and support initiatives that enhance the institute’s placement performance.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in campus placement coordination and employer relationship management.
• Candidates should possess strong communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal abilities.
• Candidates should possess skills in career counseling, learner mentoring, and guidance on career paths.
• Candidates should possess skills in training and workshop facilitation related to employability and soft skills.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of the education sector, particularly management and technology programs.
• Relevant bachelor's or master's degree in Management, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Prior experience in placement, corporate relations, or career services in an academic setting is preferred.
• Ability to build networks with recruiters, analyze placement data, and work collaboratively with faculty and administration.