Training & Placement Manager

Job Description Experience: 3.00 + years Salary: Confidential (based on experience) Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST) Opportunity Type: Office () Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers client - Newton School) What do you need for this opportunity Must have skills required: Placement Manager, Stakeholder Management, career development Newton School is Looking for: About Newton of Technology: Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world's most advanced technology roles. Role: We are looking for a highly driven Training & Placement Manager to ensure B.Tech CSE students are fully preparedtechnically, professionally, and operationallyfor successful placements. This role will lead student readiness initiatives end-to-end: skill development, resume-building, interview preparation, soft skills enhancement, and coordinating all placement operations with recruiters. If you enjoy mentoring students, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities: Placement Operations & Coordination: - Coordinate end-to-end placement processes, ensuring smooth communication between students, internal academic teams, and recruiters. - Maintain placement trackers, dashboards, and reports with accurate, updated data. - Ensure timely flow of information across all stakeholders during placement cycles. Student Readiness Support: - Help students refine resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other required placement documents. - Guide students through application processes and company-specific requirements. - Conduct basic readiness checks to ensure students meet criteria before company drives Student Engagement & Communication: - Share updates, placement notifications, guidelines, and deadlines in a timely and structured manner. - Conduct group briefings and FAQ sessions on placement processes and expectations. - Act as the first point of contact for student queries related to placement operations. Administrative & Data Management: - Maintain detailed student records, selection status, recruiter feedback, and placement outcomes. - Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal teams and leadership. - Ensure all documentation and placement files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready. Key Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in any field (Engineering background preferred but not mandatory). - 13 years of experience in placement operations, student coordination, academic operations, or related roles. - Strong communication, coordination, and organisational skills. - Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and documentation workflows. - High ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage large student batches. - Experience in EdTech, universities, or career services. - Understanding of tech/engineering hiring processes (added advantage). How to apply for this opportunity - Step 1: Click On Apply And Register or Login on our portal. - Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume - Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview About Uplers: Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. (Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well). So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you