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 robust 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, Power Point, 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 dynamic 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 (Vadodara)
🏢 Ahmedabad University
📍 Vadodara