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 /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.

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- Build, strengthen, and sustain long-term relationships with corporates, consulting firms, start-ups, research organisations, think tanks, NGOs, government bodies, and other potential recruiters.

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- Conduct regular local and domestic outreach to expand the University's recruiter network, with particular emphasis on Business School (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes.

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- 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.

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- Build, strengthen, and sustain long-term relationships with corporates, consulting firms, start-ups, research organisations, think tanks, NGOs, government bodies, and other potential recruiters.

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- Conduct regular local and domestic outreach to expand the University's recruiter network,



with particular emphasis on Business School (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes.

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- 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.

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- Develop a comprehensive target recruiter database based on market trends, student preferences, programme offerings, and employment opportunities.

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- Coordinate with recruiting organisations to obtain job descriptions, hiring requirements, compensation details, and recruitment schedules, ensuring timely communication with students.

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- 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.

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- Share industry insights, recruitment trends, and employer feedback with students to enhance employability.

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- 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.

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- Appoint, guide, and collaborate with Student Placement Committees to support placement operations and employer engagement activities.

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- Foster strong 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.

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- Ensure accurate maintenance of placement-related data, employer records, student profiles, and recruitment activities.

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- Leverage CRM platforms and placement technologies effectively, coordinating with technology teams to ensure system efficiency and data integrity.

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- Prepare periodic MIS reports, dashboards, placement statistics, employer engagement reports, and other key performance metrics for leadership review.

/n /n /n Key Skills & Competencies /n /n

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.

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- Proven networking and business development skills.

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- Strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.

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- Analytical mindset with proficiency in reporting and data management.

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- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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- Comfortable using CRM platforms and placement technologies.

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- High degree of professionalism, initiative, and customer orientation.

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- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic workplace.

/n /n /n Qualification: /n /n

- Master's degree from a premier institution.

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- 8–10 years of relevant professional experience.

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📌 Manager, Placements and Internships (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Ahmedabad University
📍 Ahmedabad