Placement and Training Officer

N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research · India

Department: Training & Placement Cell

Reporting To: Director / Head of Institution

Job Location: Mira Road, Mumbai.

Role Overview

The Placement Officer is responsible for facilitating campus placements, building corporate relationships, and enhancing student employability through structured training and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Placement Management

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end placement activities
• Invite companies for campus recruitment drives
• Schedule interviews, tests, and selection processes
• Ensure smooth conduct of placement drives (online/offline)

2. Corporate Relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with HRs, recruiters, and industry leaders
• Identify new companies for placement opportunities
• Organize industry visits, guest lectures, and networking events

3. Student Training & Development

• Identify skill gaps and arrange:
• Aptitude training
• Soft skills development
• Technical workshops
• Prepare students for:
• Resume building
• Group discussions
• Personal interviews

4. Placement Strategy & Planning

• Develop placement calendars and annual strategy
• Set placement targets (number of offers, companies, packages)
• Track and improve placement statistics year-on-year

5. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain student databases (eligible, placed, offers)
• Generate reports on:
• Placement status
• Company participation
• Salary trends
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (HR, Admin, Faculty)

6. Internship Management

• Facilitate internship opportunities for students
• Track internship performance and conversion to full-time roles

7. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all placement-related documentation is maintained
• Follow institutional policies and reporting standards

Key Skills Required

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Corporate networking ability
• Organizational & coordination skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of recruitment processes
• Data management & reporting skills

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Master’s degree (MBA preferred)
• Experience in:
• Campus placements / HR / Recruitment
• Academic institutions (preferred)

Experience

• 3–18 years in placements, recruitment, or corporate relations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of companies onboarded
• Placement percentage
• Average salary package improvement
• Student satisfaction
• Internship conversion rate

Additional Responsibilities

• Branding the institute among recruiters
• Alumni engagement for placement support
• Organizing job fairs / mega placement drives