KNS Institute of Technology (KNSIT) is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and result-oriented Placement Assistant to support the Training & Placement Cell in strengthening industry relations and creating quality placement opportunities for engineering students. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication, networking, coordination, and organizational skills with a strong passion for corporate outreach and student career development.

Key ResponsibilitiesIndustry Outreach & Business Development

- Identify and connect with companies across various industries for campus recruitment opportunities.
- Source new placement opportunities for engineering students through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, job portals, and personal networking.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with HR professionals, Talent Acquisition teams, and hiring managers.
- Convince recruiters to participate in campus recruitment drives, pooled campus drives, internships, and industry engagement activities.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings with recruiters and represent KNSIT professionally.
- Visit companies whenever required to establish and strengthen corporate relationships.

Campus Recruitment Coordination

- Coordinate end-to-end campus recruitment activities.
- Collect Job Descriptions (JDs), eligibility criteria, CTC details, selection process, and hiring timelines from recruiters.
- Maintain regular communication with recruiters before, during, and after recruitment drives.
- Ensure smooth execution of interviews, online assessments, group discussions, and HR rounds.

Corporate Relations

- Maintain an updated database of recruiters and hiring companies.
- Develop long-term relationships with existing recruiters while continuously expanding the recruiter network.




- Follow up consistently with organizations regarding hiring requirements.
- Promote KNSIT's strengths, student achievements, infrastructure, and placement ecosystem to prospective recruiters.

Documentation & MIS

- Maintain accurate placement records and recruiter databases.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on outreach activities and placement progress.
- Generate reports using Microsoft Excel and present placement statistics whenever required.
- Maintain documentation related to company interactions and recruitment activities.

Student Coordination

- Communicate placement opportunities to eligible students.
- Coordinate with departments regarding student registrations and interview schedules.
- Ensure student data is accurate and updated.
- Assist in conducting placement orientations, training sessions, and employer interactions.

Administrative Support

- Coordinate logistics for campus recruitment drives.
- Support the Training & Placement Officer in day-to-day placement activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of recruiter and student information.
- Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Placement Office.

Required Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Confident in speaking with senior HR professionals and corporate leaders.
- Good negotiation and convincing skills.
- Professional email writing skills.
- Strong telephone etiquette.




- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, filtering, sorting, charts, data validation, basic formulas).
- Valuable knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn and professional networking platforms.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain databases.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good presentation and public speaking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 0- 1 years of experience in placements, recruitment, HR, business development, corporate relations, or client servicing, Training will be provided
- Fresh graduates with exceptional communication and networking skills may also apply.

Preferred Attributes

- Self-motivated and target-oriented.
- Pleasant personality with a professional attitude.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Robust follow-up skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to travel for corporate meetings.
- Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Number of new companies contacted every week.
- Number of recruiter meetings scheduled.
- Number of companies converted into campus recruiters.
- Number of placement opportunities sourced.
- Number of internships facilitated.
- Recruiter engagement and relationship management.
- Accuracy and timeliness of placement documentation.
- Contribution to student placements and industry collaborations.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and performance.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Placement Assistant (India)
🏢 KNS Institute of Technology
📍 India