Training and Placement Manager

Newton School; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Pune is seeking a highly driven Training & Placement Manager to prepare B.Tech CSE students for placements. This role encompasses managing the end-to-end placement processes, ensuring students are ready for recruitment. Key responsibilities include helping refine resumes, guiding through application processes, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years of experience in related fields. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in placement operations or related roles.
• Understanding of tech/engineering hiring processes is advantageous.
• Experience in EdTech, universities, or career services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement processes and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Help students with resume and LinkedIn profile refinement.
• Conduct group briefings on placement processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Job description

Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world’s most advanced technology roles.

Role:

We are looking for a highly driven Training & Placement Manager to ensure B.Tech CSE students are fully prepared—technically, professionally, and operationally — for successful placements. This role will lead student readiness initiatives end-to-end: skill development, resume-building, interview preparation, soft skills enhancement, and coordinating all placement operations with recruiters.

If you enjoy mentoring students, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Placement Operations & Coordination:

• Coordinate end-to-end placement processes, ensuring smooth communication between students, internal academic teams, and recruiters.
• Maintain placement trackers, dashboards, and reports with accurate, updated data.
• Ensure timely flow of information across all stakeholders during placement cycles.

Student Readiness Support:

• Help students refine resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other required placement documents.
• Guide students through application processes and company-specific requirements.
• Conduct basic readiness checks to ensure students meet criteria before company drives

Student Engagement & Communication:

• Share updates, placement notifications, guidelines, and deadlines in a timely and structured manner.
• Conduct group briefings and FAQ sessions on placement processes and expectations.
• Act as the first point of contact for student queries related to placement operations.

Administrative & Data Management:

• Maintain detailed student records, selection status, recruiter feedback, and placement outcomes.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal teams and leadership.
• Ensure all documentation and placement files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (Engineering background preferred but not mandatory).
• 3–7 years of experience in placement operations, student coordination, academic operations, or related roles.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and documentation workflows.
• High ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage large student batches.
• Experience in EdTech, universities, or career services.
• Understanding of tech/engineering hiring processes (added advantage).