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DigitEducator
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India India
Posted
1 year ago
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Job Profile: Placement Outreach ManagerPosition Title: Placement Outreach ManagerLocation: D’COIL, Gurgaon (with potential travel across India)Employment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Center Director / Head of D’COILSalary Range: ₹4-7 LPA (commensurate with experience)Role OverviewThe Placement Outreach Manager will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining strong relationships between D’COIL and the corporate sector, ensuring successful placement opportunities for students and securing corporate training programs. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between academia and industry, helping students transition into their professional careers and positioning D’COIL as a top destination for talent recruitment and corporate upskilling.
Key Responsibilities1. Industry Partnerships & Outreach
  • Develop and execute a corporate outreach strategy to identify potential employers for student placements, internships, and corporate training opportunities.
  • Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders in industries such as IT, Data Science, AI, Digital Marketing, Finance, and other relevant fields.
  • Negotiate and establish partnerships with companies for corporate training programs, ensuring a steady stream of engagements and revenue generation for D’COIL.
  • Organize corporate visits, guest lectures, and industry panels to provide students with insights and exposure to real-world business challenges.

2. Placement & Internship Management
  • Collaborate with the Career Services team to identify and secure placement opportunities for students in line with their skills and career goals.
  • Coordinate and execute campus recruitment drives, placement weeks, and job fairs, both online and offline, to ensure students are exposed to potential employers.
  • Work closely with students to match their skillsets and aspirations with relevant corporate partners for internships and final placements.
  • Ensure continuous feedback from recruiters and companies to improve student readiness and employability.

3. Corporate Training and Development
  • Work with industry partners to identify training needs for their employees and position D’COIL as a solution provider for corporate upskilling.
  • Design and promote customized corporate training programs that cater to industry needs in areas like AI/ML, Data Analytics, Full-Stack Development, and Digital Marketing.
  • Coordinate with the Academic Program Director to ensure corporate training programs are high-quality, impactful, and aligned with current industry trends.

4. Strategic Planning & Reporting
  • Develop and present an annual corporate outreach and placement strategy, including clear goals, timelines, and action plans.
  • Track and report on key performance metrics such as the number of industry connections, internships/placement conversions, corporate training revenue, and student feedback.
  • Analyze market trends and adjust the strategy to meet the evolving demands of the industry and ensure student preparedness for future opportunities.

5. Alumni Relations
  • Engage with alumni to create a strong alumni network that can support placements, internships, and industry mentorship.
  • Organize alumni events and leverage the network for industry connections, corporate sponsorships, and training programs.

Key Skills & Competencies
  • Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the current job market, industry trends, and skill demands, particularly in fields like IT, Data Science, Digital Marketing, and other emerging sectors.
  • Networking & Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, corporate recruiters, and HR professionals.
  • Communication & Negotiation: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to engage with corporate partners, students, and internal teams.
  • Project Management: Strong organizational skills to plan and execute campus placements, corporate training programs, and industry engagement initiatives.
  • Student Mentorship: Ability to mentor students and help them navigate their career choices, offering insights on interview techniques, resume building, and career planning.
  • Strategic Thinking: Capable of developing and executing long-term placement and outreach strategies aligned with the goals of D’COIL.

Qualifications
  • Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, HR, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in corporate relations, placement management, business development, or a similar role.
  • Proven experience in establishing corporate partnerships and managing recruitment drives.
  • Prior experience working with educational institutions or corporate training programs is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CRM tools, and online job portals. Familiarity with job boards and recruitment platforms is advantageous.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Number of new corporate partnerships established for placements and internships.
  • Placement rate of students in relevant industries and companies.
  • Revenue generated through corporate training programs.
  • Employer satisfaction and feedback post-placement or training.
  • Student satisfaction with the placement process and support provided.
  • Growth of the alumni network and its active participation in outreach and mentoring.

Benefits
  • Opportunity to shape the future of industry-academia collaboration and help students launch successful careers.
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-growing educational center focused on industry-linked learning.
  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Access to a professional network of industry leaders and corporate partners.

The Placement Outreach Manager will be instrumental in driving D’COIL’s mission to provide meaningful industry exposure and career opportunities for students while positioning the center as a hub for corporate training and development.

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