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



with particular emphasis on Business School (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes.
n Develop relationships with HR leaders, hiring managers, business leaders, and CXOs across leading organisations to create internship and placement opportunities for students.
n n Placements & Internship Management
n n Plan, coordinate, and manage the complete internship and campus placement process for assigned Schools.
n Develop a comprehensive target recruiter database based on market trends, student preferences, programme offerings, and employment opportunities.
n Coordinate with recruiting organisations to obtain job descriptions, hiring requirements, compensation details, and recruitment schedules, ensuring timely communication with students.
n Ensure smooth execution of placement drives, interviews, pre-placement talks, assessments, and offer management.
n n Student Career Development
n n Mentor and advise students on career preparedness, recruitment processes, employer expectations, and professional conduct through individual and group interactions.
n Share industry insights, recruitment trends, and employer feedback with students to enhance employability.
n Collaborate with academic leadership and student placement committees to strengthen student engagement and placement readiness initiatives.
n n Stakeholder Management
n n Work closely with Deans, faculty members,



and student placement committees to plan and execute placement initiatives effectively.
n Appoint, guide, and collaborate with Student Placement Committees to support placement operations and employer engagement activities.
n Foster strong internal partnerships to ensure seamless coordination across academic and administrative functions.
n n Data Management & Reporting
n n Administer and maintain the University's placement portal, recruiter database, and student résumé repository.
n Ensure accurate maintenance of placement-related data, employer records, student profiles, and recruitment activities.
n Leverage CRM platforms and placement technologies effectively, coordinating with technology teams to ensure system efficiency and data integrity.
n Prepare periodic MIS reports, dashboards, placement statistics, employer engagement reports, and other key performance metrics for leadership review.
n n Key Skills & Competencies
n n Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
n Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
n Proven networking and business development skills.
n Strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
n Analytical mindset with proficiency in reporting and data management.
n Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
n Comfortable using CRM platforms and placement technologies.
n High degree of professionalism, initiative, and customer orientation.
n Ability to manage multiple priorities in a energetic environment.
n n Qualification:
n n Master's degree from a premier institution.
n 8–10 years of relevant professional experience.
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📌 Manager, Placements and Internships (Sabarmati River)
🏢 Ahmedabad University
📍 Sabarmati River