Assistant manager/manager/senior manager – career services

Job Description

Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager – Career Services

Reporting To

Head - Corporate Relations

Location

Praxis Business School, Kolkata

Position Overview

The role will be responsible for leading the career development and placement function for the PGDM program at Praxis Business School. The position carries direct accountability for student employability, placement preparedness, recruiter engagement, summer internships, final placements, and the quality of career outcomes delivered to students.

Praxis is a practitioner-led business school built on the idea of translating knowledge into action. Its learning ecosystem encourages curiosity, discussion, critical thinking, hands-on learning, and evidence-based decision making. With a strong focus on AI, analytics, digital business, and industry relevance, Praxis prepares students for contemporary managerial careers. The Career Development and Placements function is central to this promise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Placement Strategy & Outcomes

Design and execute the annual placement strategy for the PGDM program. Achieve agreed targets for placement percentage, compensation levels, role quality, recruiter diversity, and internship outcomes. Track industry hiring trends and identify emerging placement opportunities aligned with the Praxis student profile.

2. Recruiter, Corporate & Alumni Engagement

Build and strengthen relationships with recruiters, HR leaders, business heads, hiring managers, alumni, and industry partners. Identify and onboard new recruiters across sectors such as consulting, BFSI, FMCG, analytics, technology, manufacturing, e-commerce, GCCs, startups, and digital businesses. Leverage alumni for mentoring, referrals, industry connections, and placement opportunities.

3. Placement Process & Student Readiness

Manage the end-to-end placement process for summer internships and final placements. Work closely with students to improve career clarity, role readiness, interview preparedness, and professional conduct. Prepare periodic reports and use data-driven insights to improve placement outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Placement Outcomes

Final placement percentage Summer internship outcomes and conversion rate Average and median compensation Number and quality of offers generated

2. Recruiter & Corporate Engagement

Number of active, new, and repeat recruiters Recruiter satisfaction and engagement depth

3. Student Readiness & Process Effectiveness

Student readiness and placement process efficiency Accuracy and timeliness of placement reporting

Qualifications

MBA/PGDM or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Experience in:

Campus placements Corporate relations Talent acquisition Recruitment consulting Business development Career services within higher education

Minimum experience level required-

Assistant Manager: 3 years

Manager: 5 years

Sr. Manager : 8 years

Preferred

Experience in a leading business school, management institute, recruitment firm, or corporate talent acquisition function. Strong network across recruiters and hiring organizations.

Required Competencies

Corporate Relations Employer engagement Recruiter relationship management Stakeholder management Business Development Lead generation Corporate outreach Partnership development Placement Management Campus recruitment processes Internship and final placement management Offer negotiation and closure Leadership & Execution Team management Planning and coordination Problem-solving Data-driven decision making

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented placement leader with a strong corporate network and proven experience in driving successful campus recruitment outcomes. The individual should possess excellent relationship-building skills, a deep understanding of talent acquisition practices, and the ability to position Praxis PGDM students effectively in a competitive employment market.

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