Senior Manager - Placements

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Manager - Placements for Pearl Academy, Bangalore location to drive our student placement initiatives, strengthen industry, alumni partnerships, and career development programs. This role is crucial in bridging academia with industry, ensuring students have the necessary opportunities, skills, and networks for successful career outcomes. 1. Placements: Initiate and manage the campus recruitment and placement process, ensuring successful job placements for graduating students in Undergraduate, Post Graduate & Professional courses. Collaborate with faculty to prepare students for interviews, including resume writing, mock interviews, profiling and skill assessments. Maintain a database of job opportunities, internships, and co-branded programs from industry partners. Analyze placement trends, monitor student employment outcomes, support MIS with correct & timely data and generate reports for senior leadership. Organize and host career fairs, Pre-placement talks, networking events, and on-campus recruitment drives. 2. Alumni Relations: Prioritize alumni network to provide recruitment to maximum graduating students. Develop and maintain a regular alumni engagement strategy to strengthen the institution’s network of successful graduates. Collaborate with alumni to create mentorship programs, guest lectures, and networking opportunities for current students. Organize alumni reunions, conferences, and recognition events to maintain active engagement. Track alumni career progressions and use their success stories to inspire current students and promote the institution’s reputation. 3. Industry Partnerships: Getting industry to the campuses. Identify and cultivate new partnerships with companies, industry leaders, and professional organizations to create job, internship, graduation projects and masterclasses/mentorship opportunities for students. Strengthen existing relationships with corporate partners, ensuring a pipeline of opportunities for students across various courses. Keeping the record of the same on daily basis. Develop collaborative & financially beneficial projects with industry partners to create hands-on learning opportunities for students under faculty led projects. Stay informed about industry trends, hiring needs, and workforce developments to ensure alignment of student skillsets with market demand. Assist in managing advisory board meetings & members 4. Career Development Initiatives: Work closely with faculty and the career services team to organize workshops, seminars, and guest lectures focused on career readiness. Track & ensure alignment with School For Life (SFL) to deliver training sessions for students on professional development & industry-specific skills. Collaborate with academic departments to align curriculum with industry needs, ensuring students are well-prepared for their careers. 5. Project Management: Manage tasks provided in projects. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement new initiatives that enhance revenue generation & institute promotion. Develop and track timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion of projects. Monitor and evaluate the impact of programs, providing data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement. Additional Responsibilities ✔️ Facilitating Employment: Convince companies to recruit students through campus placements and internships. Ensure strong presence on professional networking platforms to enhance employer engagement. ✔️ Soft Skills & Technical Proficiency: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities. Strong analytical skills for placement data interpretation and reporting. Expertise in MS Office (Excel, Advanced Excel, Power BI, PPT). ✔️ Operational & Strategic Coordination: Willingness to travel and manage stretched timelines. Handle student counseling, resolve queries, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of academic curricula. Act as a communication bridge between internal and external stakeholders. Who Should Apply? Proven track record in placements, career services, business development, or industry partnerships. Ability to oversee multiple initiatives while maintaining project management efficiency. Experience in education institutions of repute, banking, or insurance sectors is a plus. Certification in project management is an added advantage. Strong adaptability to a fast-paced environment with collaborative teamwork skills. Why Join Us? This role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering students, fostering industry relationships, and driving impactful career outcomes. If you're ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or share your profile at shanmathi.a@gusindia.global