Internship Manager

Job Title : Internship Manager

Location: Students' Placement Office (SPO), IIT Kanpur

Name of the Unit : Students' Placement Office (SPO), IIT Kanpur

Company Name

IFACET is a Section 8 company established to drive industry-oriented education, training, skilling, consulting, and outreach initiatives associated with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

IFACET aims to create a professionally managed, self-sustaining ecosystem for continuing education, executive learning, industry engagement, digital learning platforms, and strategic institutional initiatives. The organization operates with startup-like agility while adhering to the governance and compliance framework applicable to Section 8 entities under the Companies Act, 2013.

Reports To

Chairperson / Vice Chairperson SPO, IIT Kanpur

About SPO

The Students' Placement Office (SPO) serves as the central platform for student career development. It facilitates placements, internships, and higher education opportunities while strengthening industry–academia engagement. The SPO supports students through structured processes and institutional partnerships.

Role Summary

The Internship Manager will oversee all internship-related activities for students, including coordination with organizations, facilitation of internship opportunities, execution of internship recruitment processes, and driving the conversion of internships into Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate internship opportunities for students across all programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with organizations offering internships.
• Manage internship communication, applications, and selection processes.
• Coordinate internship orientation and awareness sessions.
• Maintain internship records and reports.
• Support students in securing quality internship opportunities.
• Driving the conversion of internships into Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

Detailed Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee internship opportunities for students across all academic programs.
• Serve as the nodal officer for all institute-level internship activities and communications.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships with organizations, industry partners, and alumni offering internship opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate internship recruitment drives, including employer outreach, student registrations, applications, and selection processes.
• Facilitate internship orientation, awareness, and briefing sessions to prepare students for internship programs.
• Manage end-to-end internship communication between students, departments, and organizations to ensure clarity and timely updates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date internship records, MIS reports, and analytics.
• Collaborate with academic departments to align internships with curriculum requirements and academic timelines.
• Support and guide students in securing meaningful and high-quality internship opportunities aligned with their career goals.
• Analyse internship trends and employer feedback to enhance internship programs and employer engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and timely completion of internship-related documentation.

Desired Qualifications

A postgraduate qualification in Management, Human Resources, Engineering, or a related discipline, with 10–15 years of relevant experience at a supervisory level in Internship, training & development, or related functions within a public or private funded educational institution. The candidate should demonstrate strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills. Prior experience in outreach, student affairs, or academic coordination will be considered an added advantage.

Pay: From ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person