Career Services Manager

Designation: Career Support and Placement Manager(CACD).

Location: Chennai (Comfortable to travel).

Reporting to: Chief Enterprise Business Officer.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Career Support and Placement Manager to provide end-to-end career guidance and placement support to our trainees. The ideal candidate will have 5-12 years of experience in career counselling, corporate relations, or placement coordination, preferably in the Indian edtech or technology sector. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring fresh graduates and early career professionals, building strong corporate partnerships, and organizing placement drives to secure job opportunities in AI, FSD, Java, Cloud, and related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporates, including tech giants, startups, and mid-sized firms in the AI, FSD, Java, and Cloud domains, to create a robust hiring pipeline.
• Engage with HR teams and hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, skill requirements, and job roles suitable for fresh graduates and early career professionals.
• Pitch the companys training programs and talent pool to potential employers, showcasing the readiness of trainees for roles like AI Engineers, Full Stack Developers, Java Developers, and Cloud Architects.
• Negotiate partnerships and MOUs with corporates to secure exclusive hiring opportunities or bulk recruitment drives.

Placement Drive Organization:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute on-campus and virtual placement drives, ensuring seamless logistics, candidate preparation, and employer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the training team to align placement drives with the completion of training programs, ensuring candidates are job-ready.
• Screen and shortlist candidates based on corporate requirements, facilitating interviews, coding tests, and technical assessments.
• Track placement outcomes, including offer letters, joining dates, and salary packages, to measure the success of placement initiatives.

Industry Networking and Market Insights:

• Stay updated on hiring trends, skill demands, and salary benchmarks in the deeptech industry (AI, FSD, Java, Cloud) by networking with industry professionals and attending tech events.
• Leverage platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and industry forums to scout job opportunities and connect with recruiters.
• Provide feedback to the training team on emerging industry requirements to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and competitive.

Placement Support and Follow-Up:

• Assist trainees in navigating the job application process, including job portal registrations, application submissions, and follow-ups with recruiters.
• Monitor trainees' progress post-placement, ensuring smooth onboarding and addressing any early career challenges.
• Maintain a database of placed candidates, employer feedback, and placement metrics to report on program success and identify areas for improvement.

Team Collaboration and Reporting:

• Work closely with trainers, curriculum developers, and marketing teams to promote the training program's placement success to prospective students.
• Prepare regular reports on placement activities, corporate partnerships, and success rates for senior management.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to enhance placement outcomes and trainee employability.

About the Company:

We are a global ed-tech company with presence in the US and India. We bring transformational high-end and deep-tech learning programs to emerging and experienced professionals in partnership with top academic institutions and global corporations. Our patent-pending, AI-powered, digital learning platform enables a perfect blend of high-end academics and industry-leading practitioner experience. Our programs have consistently seen a high engagement rate and customer delight.

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