Role Overview

The Placement Coordinator – STEM is responsible for
connecting students or trainees with employment prospects 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Post-Placement Suppor

📌 Placement Coordinator Bengaluru
🏢 Niit Foundation
📍 Bengaluru