Position Title : Placement Officer
Location : Durgapur, West Bengal
Experience : 7-10 years
Role Purpose :
To support the CDC&CO Head in enabling successful internship and placement opportunities for students by coordinating employer engagement, facilitating student preparedness, and ensuring smooth execution of placement-related activities. The Placement Officer acts as a critical link between students, academic departments, and recruiters, working towards maximizing employability and internship outcomes aligned with institutional goals and market trends.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Employer Engagement & Relationship Management-
- Assist in building and maintaining ongoing relationships with industry partners, corporate recruiters, and alumni networks to facilitate placements and internships.
- Coordinate campus drives, recruitment events, internship fairs, and employer visits to enhance institutional visibility and recruiter Connect.
- Act as a primary contact point for recruiters during placement activity phases; ensure clear communication and smooth coordination.
- Student Support and Preparation -
- Assist students in understanding placement processes, eligibility criteria, and job / internship opportunities.
- Coordinate pre-placement training sessions, workshops, and soft skills development initiatives in sync with CDC&CO strategies.
- Maintain records of student placements, internships, and feedback for continuous improvement.
- Placement Operations-
- Manage placement schedules and calendars for various academic departments; ensure timely dissemination of placement notifications and updates.
- Coordinate logistics for recruitment events, including venue arrangements, candidate communication, and documentation.
- Support the processing and verification of student profiles, registration details, and placement outcomes.
- Data Management and Reporting-
- Maintain databases of recruiters, placement activities, student participation, and placement statistics.
- Assist in preparing periodic placement reports and provide data inputs for institutional rankings and accreditation purposes.
- Capture recruiter and student feedback to optimize placement processes and address gaps.
- Collaboration and Coordination-
- Work closely with academic departments, CDC&CO team members, and external stakeholders to align student skill development with placement needs.
- Support placement outreach efforts via job portals, alumni networks, and external internship platforms.
- Contribute to employer branding and institutional marketing initiatives related to placements.
Eligibility and Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; a postgraduate degree or diploma in career counselling, HR, or related field is desirable.Minimum 7 years of experience in campus placements, student career counselling, HR, or corporate relations in a higher education environment.Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Familiarity with placement management software, ERP systems, and MS Office applications.Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a student-centric approach.Interested candidates kindly share your resume at riya@anthroplace.in