Manager, placements and internships

Ahmedabad University · Ahmedabad, India

Role Summary:

The role will be pivotal in strengthening Ahmedabad University's engagement with industry by facilitating high-quality internship and placement opportunities for students across the University's academic programmes, including Business Management, Commerce, Engineering, and Liberal Studies.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the end-to-end placement and internship lifecycle, developing and nurturing strategic relationships with corporate employers, and enhancing student career readiness.

Responsibilities :

Industry Engagement & Corporate Relations Contribute to the development and execution of the annual corporate outreach and employer engagement strategy for the Career Development Centre. Build, strengthen, and sustain long-term relationships with corporates, consulting firms, start-ups, research organisations, think tanks, NGOs, government bodies, and other potential recruiters. Conduct regular local and domestic outreach to expand the University's recruiter network, with particular emphasis on Business School (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes. Develop relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, business leaders, and CXOs across leading organisations to create internship and placement opportunities for students.

Industry Engagement & Corporate Relations Contribute to the development and execution of the annual corporate outreach and employer engagement strategy for the Career Development Centre. Build, strengthen, and sustain long-term relationships with corporates, consulting firms, start-ups, research organisations, think tanks, NGOs, government bodies, and other potential recruiters. Conduct regular local and domestic outreach to expand the University's recruiter network, with particular emphasis on Business School (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes. Develop relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, business leaders, and CXOs across leading organisations to create internship and placement opportunities for students.

Placements & Internship Management Plan, coordinate, and manage the complete internship and campus placement process for assigned Schools. Develop a comprehensive target recruiter database based on market trends, student preferences, programme offerings, and employment opportunities. Coordinate with recruiting organisations to obtain job descriptions, hiring requirements, compensation details, and recruitment schedules, ensuring timely communication with students. Ensure smooth execution of placement drives, interviews, pre-placement talks, assessments, and offer management.

Student Career Development Mentor and advise students on career preparedness, recruitment processes, employer expectations, and professional conduct through individual and group interactions. Share industry insights, recruitment trends, and employer feedback with students to enhance employability. Collaborate with academic leadership and student placement committees to strengthen student engagement and placement readiness initiatives.

Stakeholder Management Work closely with Deans, faculty members, and student placement committees to plan and execute placement initiatives effectively. Appoint, guide, and collaborate with Student Placement Committees to support placement operations and employer engagement activities. Foster strong internal partnerships to ensure seamless coordination across academic and administrative functions.

Data Management & Reporting Administer and maintain the University's placement portal, recruiter database, and student résumé repository. Ensure accurate maintenance of placement-related data, employer records, student profiles, and recruitment activities. Leverage CRM platforms and placement technologies effectively, coordinating with technology teams to ensure system efficiency and data integrity. Prepare periodic MIS reports, dashboards, placement statistics, employer engagement reports, and other key performance metrics for leadership review.

Key Skills & Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. Proven networking and business development skills. Strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills. Analytical mindset with proficiency in reporting and data management. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word. Comfortable using CRM platforms and placement technologies. High degree of professionalism, initiative, and customer orientation. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualification: Master's degree from a premier institution. 8–10 years of relevant professional experience.