Training & Placement Manager - University

Erekrut... Recruitment Made Easy; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Training & Placement Manager to lead employability skills training at a university level. The role requires 10-15 years of relevant experience in training, corporate relations, and employability development. Key responsibilities include designing workshops, managing internship programs, and building relationships with recruiters. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess strong leadership, planning, and communication skills. This full-time position is located in the Greater Kolkata Area.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in pre-placement training or related roles.
• Experience in academic or corporate training environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structured training in communication and employability skills.
• Design and conduct workshops on soft skills and career preparedness.
• Coordinate with departments to plan training and guest lectures.
• Manage internship programs with faculty and corporate partners.
• Build relationships with recruiters to enhance placement outcomes.
• Track student progress and assess training impact.
• Maintain records related to training and employability.
• Utilize AI tools for training delivery and assessment.

Skills

Planning and executing large-scale employability programs

Strong understanding of industry expectations

Knowledge of AI tools for training

Leadership and team management

Curriculum design for soft skills and career development

Corporate engagement and relationship management

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Data analysis for training effectiveness

Education

Master's degree in any discipline

Strong background in training or employability

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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Job Title: Head – Training & Employability Skills

Experience: 10–15 years in Training, Corporate Relations, Employability Development, or L&D

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent will lead and deliver structured training in communication skills, personality development, interview preparation, and workplace readiness for placement drives.
• The role includes designing and conducting workshops on soft skills, aptitude, group discussions, professional etiquette, and career preparedness.
• The position requires close coordination with academic departments to plan training calendars, guest lectures, and industry-led sessions.
• Managing and strengthening internship programs in collaboration with faculty and corporate partners is a key responsibility.
• The role also involves building and sustaining relationships with recruiters, corporates, and external training partners to enhance placement and employability outcomes.
• The Head will track student progress, assess training impact, and provide actionable feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining structured records and reports related to training modules, placement statistics, and skill-development outcomes is essential, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making.
• The role additionally requires effective use of AI tools for training design, mock interviews, communication enhancement, aptitude practice, resume optimization, student assessment, and outcome tracking.

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s degree in any discipline is preferred
• Strong academic and professional background in training or employability development

Experience Requirements

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in pre-placement training, employability enhancement, corporate training, L&D, or placement-related roles
• Experience in academic institutions, corporate environments, or a combination of both

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to plan and execute large-scale employability and skill-development programs
• Strong understanding of industry expectations, placement trends, and job-readiness frameworks
• Working knowledge of AI tools used for training delivery, assessment, communication improvement, and career-readiness support
• Leadership and team management skills involving trainers, faculty collaborators, and external partners
• Capability to design structured curricula covering soft skills, aptitude, technical readiness, and career development
• Strong corporate engagement and employer relationship management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination abilities
• Ability to assess outcomes, analyze data, and report training effectiveness

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education, Administrative, and Management

Industries

• Higher Education and Education Administration Programs

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