Manager, Placements and Internships

Role Summary: The role will be pivotal in strengthening Ahmedabad University's engagement with industry by facilitating high-quality internship and placement opportunities for students across the University's academic programmes, including Business Management, Commerce, Engineering, and Liberal Studies. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the end-to-end placement and internship lifecycle, developing and nurturing strategic relationships with corporate employers, and enhancing student career readiness. Responsibilities: Industry Engagement & Corporate Relations - Contribute to the development and execution of the annual corporate outreach and employer engagement strategy for the Career Development Centre. - Build, strengthen, and sustain long-term relationships with corporates, consulting firms, start-ups, research organisations, think tanks, NGOs, government bodies, and other potential recruiters. - Conduct regular local and domestic outreach to expand the University's recruiter network, with particular emphasis on Business School (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes. - Develop relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, business leaders, and CXOs across leading organisations to create internship and placement opportunities for students. Industry Engagement & Corporate Relations - Contribute to the development and execution of the annual corporate outreach and employer engagement strategy for the Career Development Centre. - Build, strengthen, and sustain long-term relationships with corporates, consulting firms, start-ups, research organisations, think tanks, NGOs, government bodies, and other potential recruiters. - Conduct regular local and domestic outreach to expand the University's recruiter network, with particular emphasis on Business School (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes. - Develop relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, business leaders, and CXOs across leading organisations to create internship and placement opportunities for students. Placements & Internship Management - Plan, coordinate, and manage the complete internship and campus placement process for assigned Schools. - Develop a comprehensive target recruiter database based on market trends, student preferences, programme offerings, and employment opportunities. - Coordinate with recruiting organisations to obtain job descriptions, hiring requirements, compensation details, and recruitment schedules, ensuring timely communication with students. - Ensure smooth execution of placement drives, interviews, pre-placement talks, assessments, and offer management. Student Career Development - Mentor and advise students on career preparedness, recruitment processes, employer expectations, and professional conduct through individual and group interactions. - Share industry insights, recruitment trends, and employer feedback with students to enhance employability. - Collaborate with academic leadership and student placement committees to strengthen student engagement and placement readiness initiatives. Stakeholder Management - Work closely with Deans, faculty members, and student placement committees to plan and execute placement initiatives effectively. - Appoint, guide, and collaborate with Student Placement Committees to support placement operations and employer engagement activities. - Foster strong internal partnerships to ensure seamless coordination across academic and administrative functions. Data Management & Reporting - Administer and maintain the University's placement portal, recruiter database, and student résumé repository. - Ensure accurate maintenance of placement-related data, employer records, student profiles, and recruitment activities. - Leverage CRM platforms and placement technologies effectively, coordinating with technology teams to ensure system efficiency and data integrity. - Prepare periodic MIS reports, dashboards, placement statistics, employer engagement reports, and other key performance metrics for leadership review. Key Skills & Competencies - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. - Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. - Proven networking and business development skills. - Strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills. - Analytical mindset with proficiency in reporting and data management. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. - Comfortable using CRM platforms and placement technologies. - High degree of professionalism, initiative, and customer orientation. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Qualification: - Master's degree from a premier institution. - 8–10 years of relevant professional experience.