Job Description – Placement Officer

Department

Training & Placement / Career Development

Reporting To

Head – Training & Placement / Principal / Management

Location

MSGI Group of Institutions

Employment Type

Full time

Job Purpose

To manage and strengthen the institution’s placement ecosystem by building relationships with employers, coordinating campus recruitment, preparing students for employment, ensuring placement opportunities, and maintaining accurate placement records and reports.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Employer Relations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with companies, recruiters, HR professionals, industry associations and placement partners. Identify and onboard new employers across relevant sectors.

Campus Recruitment

Plan and coordinate the complete campus recruitment process including company invitations, job descriptions, eligibility verification, student registration, recruitment schedules, tests, interviews and offer-letter coordination.

Placement Targets





Develop placement plans and work towards achieving annual placement targets for eligible students across programmes. Monitor placement progress against department/institutional targets.

Student Career Readiness

Coordinate employability and career-readiness programmes including aptitude training, communication skills, interview preparation, resume building, group discussions and soft-skills development.

Industry Engagement

Facilitate industry interactions, guest lectures, career talks, internships, industrial visits, workshops and other activities that improve student exposure to employment opportunities.

Internship Coordination

Identify internship opportunities and coordinate with companies, students and academic departments to facilitate internships and maintain internship records.

Student Counselling & Guidance

Guide students regarding career opportunities, job roles, eligibility criteria, recruitment processes and professional expectations. Support stude

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