Role Overview

The Placement Coordinator – STEM is responsible for
connecting students or trainees with employment opportunities in science and
technology fields. This role focuses on aligning candidate skills with industry
requirements in areas such as software development, data science, engineering,
research, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry Engagement & Partnerships
- Build
and maintain relationships with IT companies, engineering firms, R&D;
organizations, and startups
- Identify
hiring needs in domains like AI, data science, software engineering,
electronics, and mechanical fields
- Coordinate
campus recruitment drives and industry interactions

2. Candidate Skill Assessment & Alignment
- Evaluate
students’ technical skills, projects, and certifications
- Match
candidates with suitable job roles (developer, analyst, engineer,
researcher, etc.)
- Identify
skill gaps and collaborate with trainers/faculty to address them

3. Pre-Placement Training & Readiness
- Organize
technical training sessions (coding, tools, domain-specific skills)




- Conduct
mock interviews (technical + HR) and aptitude tests
- Prepare
students for assessments on platforms like HackerRank and LeetCode

4. Placement Coordination
- Plan
and execute placement drives, hackathons, and recruitment events
- Coordinate
interview schedules, technical tests, and hiring processes
- Ensure
candidates are interview-ready and meet employer expectations

5. Internship & Research Opportunities
- Facilitate
internships with tech companies, startups, and research labs
- Connect
students with live projects, fellowships, and innovation programs
- Encourage
participation in hackathons and technical competitions

6. Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain
databases of student profiles, technical skills, and placement records
- Track
KPIs such as placement rate, average salary, and domain-wise hiring
- Generate
reports and insights to improve placement strategies

7. Post-Placement Suppor

📌 Placement Coordinator (Bengaluru)
🏢 Niit Foundation
📍 Bengaluru