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Role: Assistant Manager – Placement Operations

Illinois Institute of Technology – Mumbai Campus

Reports to: Head – Industry Relations & Corporate Engagement

Employment Type: Full-time

About University and the Role:

Illinois Tech’s international campus in Mumbai brings over 130 years of academic distinction to India’s thriving innovation hub. Founded in 1890, Illinois Tech is a globally accredited university celebrated for fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact. We’re ranked #1 in Illinois and #22 in the U.S. for the best salaries of our graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026).

Illinois Tech

Mumbai features STEM programs in India in addition to business courses delivered by international faculty. Students will benefit from experiential learning, local and global industry partnerships, and capstone projects, all of which will provide a truly immersive and career-focused education. Beginning academic year 2026, the campus will offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to meet the evolving needs of global industries.

About the Role:

Illinois Tech is seeking an Assistant Manager – Placement Operations to support the efficient planning, coordination, and execution of all placement and internship activities for the Mumbai campus.

The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment operations, maintaining employer and student databases, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless placement experience.



The incumbent will work closely with the Head – Industry Relations & Corporate Engagement and the Industry Relations team to deliver exceptional employer and student experiences while ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate end-to-end campus recruitment and internship processes, including employer scheduling, student registrations, interview logistics, assessments, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
- Act as the central point of coordination between recruiters, students, faculty, and internal teams during placement and internship cycles.
- Maintain accurate placement records, employer databases, recruitment trackers, and placement dashboards
- Prepare placement reports, analytics, recruitment statistics, and management presentations
- Coordinate student communications related to internships, placements, recruitment schedules, eligibility criteria, and employer interactions
- Manage placement calendars, interview schedules, venue bookings, and virtual recruitment sessions
- Support the organization of career fairs, employer networking events, industry talks, guest lectures, and recruitment drives
- Ensure timely collection and maintenance of student resumes, placement eligibility data, employment documentation, and offer records
- Collaborate with Academic Services, Student Affairs, Admissions, IT, Marketing, and Faculty to ensure seamless execution of placement activities
- Monitor placement processes to ensure compliance with institutional policies and employer requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve placement operations through process optimization and effective use of technology
- Maintain high standards of employer and student service throughout the recruitment lifecycle




- Support the Head and Industry Relations team during employer meetings, corporate engagement initiatives, networking events, and strategic projects as required
- Travel within and outside the city, when required, to support corporate meetings, recruitment events, employer visits, and institutional outreach initiatives

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Commerce, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in placement operations, recruitment coordination, campus hiring, career services, HR operations, or a similar role.

Key Skills

- Strong coordination and stakeholder management
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office applications
- Experience using CRM, ATS, or placement management systems will be an advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering an exceptional experience to students and employers.
- Willingness to travel and support employer engagement activities whenever required.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in career services, campus placements, higher education, recruitment consulting, executive search, or talent acquisition.
- Exposure to coordinating recruitment events, campus hiring programs, or internship initiatives
- Familiarity with placement reporting, recruitment analytics, and employer relationship management tools.

What Success Looks Like in this role:

- Efficient and error-free execution of placement and internship processes
- High recruiter and student satisfaction
- Accurate and timely placement reporting and documentation
- Smooth execution of recruitment events and employer engagements.
- Solid operational support enabling successful placement outcomes and corporate partnerships.

📌 Placement Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 Illinois Tech Mumbai
📍 Mumbai