Placement Officer cum Co- Ordinator

MKES; Mumbai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

MKES in Mumbai seeks a Placement Officer to drive campus recruitment, corporate relations, and student employability initiatives. You will coordinate drives, liaise with recruiters, and oversee MIS reporting to meet placement targets.

The role requires coordinating with faculty, HODs, and industry partners to ensure high-quality placement outcomes and strong recruiter engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, commerce, HR or related field.
• MBA/ PGDM preferred.
• Experience in educational institutions/universities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end campus recruitment activities for UG and PG programs.
• Organize placement drives, interviews, online assessments, group discussions, and pre-placement talks.
• Manage recruiter schedules, interview panels, and placement logistics.
• Ensure smooth execution of on-campus, off-campus, virtual, and hybrid recruitment drives.
• Maintain placement calendars and student participation records.
• Maintain internship records and employer databases; support MIS reporting.

Skills

Corporate Networking

Recruitment Coordination

Campus Placement Operations

Student Engagement

Event Coordination

Documentation & MIS Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management

MBA / PGDM preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel & Reporting

Google Workspace

Email & Professional Communication

Job description

Placement Officer – Corporate Relations & Career Services

Position Title

Placement Officer

Department

Career Services, Corporate & Alumni Relations And Training

Reporting To

• Director & Head – Career Services, Corporate & Alumni Relations
• Functional Reporting to:
• Manager – Placements & Corporate Relations

Position Summary

The Placement Officer is responsible for supporting and executing institutional placement activities by coordinating with recruiters, students, faculty coordinators, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful campus recruitment outcomes.

The role focuses on corporate outreach, placement operations, internship coordination, student engagement, recruiter servicing, drive execution, MIS reporting, and achievement of departmental placement targets. The Placement Officer acts as a critical bridge between the institution, industry, and students to facilitate quality placement opportunities and enhance employability outcomes.

1. Placement Operations & Campus Recruitment

• Coordinate end-to-end campus recruitment activities for UG and PG programs.
• Organize placement drives, interviews, online assessments, group discussions, and pre-placement talks.
• Manage recruiter schedules, interview panels, and placement logistics.
• Ensure smooth execution of on-campus, off-campus, virtual, and hybrid recruitment drives.
• Maintain placement calendars and student participation records.

2. Corporate Relations & Employer Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with recruiters, HR professionals, and industry partners.
• Identify and approach new companies for campus recruitment and internship opportunities.
• Support corporate tie-ups, industry collaborations, and MoU activities.
• Coordinate recruiter visits and ensure high-quality recruiter experience.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with companies regarding hiring requirements and drive confirmations.

3. Student Coordination & Guidance

• Communicate placement opportunities, eligibility criteria, schedules, and process updates to students.
• Guide students regarding recruitment processes, corporate expectations, and placement policies.
• Coordinate with faculty coordinators and HODs for ensuring student participation.
• Counsel students regarding career opportunities, job roles, and employability expectations.
• Monitor placement preparedness and participation levels.

4. Internship Coordination

• Coordinate internship opportunities and internship-related processes.
• Maintain internship records, employer databases, and internship tracking reports.
• Liaise with industry partners for internship-to-PPO opportunities.

5. Placement MIS & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of:
• Student registrations
• Placement status
• Offers received
• Company databases
• Recruiter interactions
• Internship records
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly placement reports.
• Support data preparation for accreditation, ranking, audits, and management review meetings.

6. Training & Employability Support

• Coordinate training programs in association with the Training Team.
• Support mock interviews, aptitude assessments, soft skills sessions, and employability initiatives.
• Provide recruiter feedback to training teams for targeted student development.

7. Event Management & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support organization of:
• Placement Days
• Job Fairs
• HR Conclaves
• Corporate Guest Sessions
• Industry Interaction Programs
• Alumni Engagement Activities
• Coordinate hospitality, logistics, scheduling and communication during events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Commerce, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA / PGDM preferred.

Experience Required

• 2–6 years of experience in:
• Placements
• Corporate Relations
• Recruitment
• HR Operations
• Academic Administration
• Experience in educational institutions/universities preferred.

Functional Skills

• Corporate Networking
• Recruitment Coordination
• Campus Placement Operations
• Student Engagement
• Event Coordination
• Documentation & MIS Management

Technical Skills

• MS Office Suite
• Excel & Reporting
• Google Workspace
• Email & Professional Communication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong coordination and follow-up abilities
• Relationship management skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and targets
• Problem-solving and multitasking ability
• Professionalism and accountability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of recruiters onboarded
• Number of placement opportunities generated
• Recruiter satisfaction levels
• Internship opportunities generated
• Timeliness and accuracy of reporting
• Placement target achievement

Preferred Attributes

• Strong industry orientation and networking ability
• High ownership and execution mindset
• Ability to handle dynamic recruitment schedules
• Strong persuasion and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel for corporate meetings and outreach activities

Nature of Work

The role involves regular interaction with:

• Corporate HR Teams
• Recruiters & Industry Leaders
• Students & Faculty Members
• Institutional Leadership
• Training Vendors & External Stakeholders

The role may require extended working hours during peak placement seasons and recruitment events.