Training & Placement Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Training & Placement Officer to lead and strengthen the Training & Placement function of the Institution. The incumbent will be responsible for developing strong industry relationships, establishing a robust recruiter network, facilitating internships and placements, enhancing student employability, and creating career opportunities across various academic programs.

The candidate should have substantial experience in Training & Placement, Campus Recruitment, Corporate Relations, Career Services or Industry-Academia Relations, preferably in a reputed University, Medical College, Healthcare Institution, Higher Education Institution or large educational organization.

Role & responsibilities

1. Strategic Training & Placement Management

• Develop and implement the Institution's annual Training & Placement strategy and action plan.
• Establish measurable placement targets and monitor achievement against defined KPIs.
• Develop structured systems and SOPs for training, internships, campus recruitment and placements.
• Prepare annual Training & Placement calendars covering training programs, internships, recruitment drives, career fairs and industry interactions.
• Strengthen the overall employability and career development framework for students.

2. Corporate & Industry Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic centres, healthcare chains, corporates, MNCs, research organizations and other prospective employers.
• Build a strong and continuously expanding database of recruiters.
• Identify new organizations and sectors for campus recruitment.
• Invite senior industry professionals for campus visits, guest lectures, career talks, workshops and mentoring programs.
• Develop long-term institutional relationships and explore opportunities for MoUs, internships, placements, industry projects and collaborative programs.
• Represent the Institution at industry and professional forums.

3. Campus Recruitment & Placement

• Lead the complete campus recruitment process from employer identification to student joining.
• Coordinate recruitment drives, campus interviews, virtual recruitment, job fairs and pooled campus placements.
• Negotiate and coordinate with recruiters regarding job profiles, eligibility criteria, compensation and recruitment schedules.
• Ensure participation of reputed organizations across relevant disciplines.
• Monitor student selection, offer letters, joining and retention status.
• Develop strategies to improve the quality and quantity of placements.

4. Student Career Development

• Design and implement structured pre-placement training programs.

• Coordinate training on:

• Communication Skills

• Soft Skills

• Aptitude & Reasoning

• Resume Writing

• Group Discussions

• Personal Interviews

• Presentation Skills

• Corporate Etiquette

• Leadership & Professional Behaviour

• Workplace Readiness

• Organize career counselling and guidance sessions.

• Identify skill gaps among students and develop appropriate interventions.

• Facilitate career opportunities aligned with students' qualifications and career aspirations.

5. Internship & Industry Exposure

• Develop and manage internship opportunities with reputed organizations.
• Establish institutional linkages for clinical, corporate, industrial, research and professional internships, as applicable to different programs.
• Coordinate internship allocation, schedules, documentation and feedback.
• Facilitate industrial visits, industry projects and experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain an updated database of internship partners.

6. Employer Engagement & Recruitment Network

• Develop a strong network of HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Heads, Recruiters, Hospital Administrators and Corporate Leaders.
• Conduct regular employer outreach and follow-ups.
• Understand changing industry requirements and communicate skill requirements to academic departments.
• Obtain recruiter feedback on student performance and employability.
• Develop strategies to increase repeat participation from existing recruiters.

7. Alumni Engagement

• Develop a structured alumni network for career development and placement support.

• Engage successful alumni for:

• Recruitment opportunities

• Mentoring

• Career counselling

• Guest lectures

• Industry connections

• Internships

• Maintain an updated database of alumni working in reputed organizations.

8. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and supervise the Training & Placement team.
• Allocate responsibilities and establish performance targets for team members.
• Coordinate with Deans, Principals, Heads of Departments, Faculty Members and Administrative Departments.
• Ensure timely execution of placement and training activities.
• Develop a professional and service-oriented Training & Placement culture.

9. MIS, Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Training & Placement MIS.

• Track:

• Number of recruiters

• Number of students registered

• Students placed

• Placement percentage

• Internship opportunities

• Number of offers

• Salary packages

• Recruiter-wise placement

• Department-wise placement

• Joining status

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management.

• Maintain documentation required for NAAC, NIRF, university, regulatory and other accreditation/audit requirements, wherever applicable.

• Present placement performance and strategic initiatives to senior management.

10. Career Fairs & Institutional Events

• Organize annual/biannual Job Fairs, Career Fairs, Recruitment Drives and Industry-Academia Meets.
• Coordinate participation of multiple recruiters and students.
• Develop promotional material and communication for placement events.
• Ensure smooth execution of recruitment events from pre-event planning to post-event reporting.

Preferred candidate profile

The ideal candidate should be a senior, mature and well-networked professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience and a proven track record in managing Training & Placement functions.

The candidate should possess excellent corporate connections, strong communication and negotiation skills, leadership capability, strategic thinking and the ability to independently drive the complete Training & Placement function of a large educational institution.