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JOB DESCRIPTIONHead – Placement Operations1. Position DetailsPosition: Head – Placement OperationsDepartment: Training & Placement CellReporting To: Head – Training & PlacementLocation: University CampusEmployment Type: Full-Time2. Position PurposeThe Head – Placement Operations will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the University’s complete campus recruitment process.The incumbent will ensure a structured, transparent, student-centric and employer-friendly placement process from student registration and eligibility verification through recruitment, offer management, joining confirmation and final placement reporting.3. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Placement PlanningDevelop the annual University Placement Plan.Prepare school-wise and programme-wise placement calendars.Establish placement targets in consultation with the Director T&P; and Deans.Develop recruitment schedules based on academic calendars.Coordinate recruitment drives across Schools.B. Student Registration & EligibilityEstablish the annual student placement registration process.Maintain an updated database of placement-seeking students.Verify eligibility according to company requirements.Maintain student profiles, resumes and academic records.Ensure accuracy of student placement data.Develop placement-readiness categories based on student performance.C.



Recruitment Process ManagementCoordinate the complete recruitment lifecycle:Company Requirement → JD → Eligibility → Student Registration → Pre-Placement Talk → Assessment → GD/Case Study → Interview → Selection → Offer → JoiningCoordinate with recruiters for recruitment schedules.Arrange infrastructure and interview facilities.Coordinate online and offline assessments.Ensure smooth execution of interviews.Coordinate with faculty and administrative teams.Resolve operational issues during recruitment.D. Placement CalendarDevelop a centralised placement calendar.Avoid conflicts between academic schedules and recruitment drives.Ensure timely communication to students.Coordinate recruitment schedules across multiple Schools.E. Offer ManagementMaintain offer records.Verify offers received from recruiters.Track accepted and declined offers.Monitor joining dates.Track students who join the organisation.Maintain records of PPOs and final placements.F. Student CommunicationEstablish standard communication protocols.Communicate placement opportunities to eligible students.Ensure students understand:eligibilityselection processjob profilecompensationlocationjoining requirementsMaintain transparency and consistency in placement communication.G. Placement PolicyImplement the University’s placement policy.Develop SOPs for:registrationeligibilitymultiple offerswithdrawaloffer acceptanceattendancedisciplinary mattersRecommend policy improvements to the Director T&P.H.; School-Level CoordinationWork with Faculty Placement Coordinators.Conduct regular School-wise placement reviews.Identify students requiring additional support.Monitor placement progress programme-wise.I.



Placement EventsCoordinate:Campus recruitmentJob fairsMega placement drivesPool campus drivesRecruitment weeksAssessment centresCareer fairs4. Placement MIS & ReportingPrepare periodic reports covering:registered studentseligible studentsstudents placedplacement percentagecompany-wise hiringprogramme-wise placementschool-wise placementpackage statisticsoffer statisticsPPOsjoining status5. Key Performance IndicatorsOverall placement percentageEligible-to-placed conversionNumber of placement opportunitiesOffer-to-joining ratioPPO conversionRecruitment process turnaround timeStudent participation rateEmployer satisfactionAccuracy of placement dataSchool-wise placement performance6. Team ManagementLead Placement Managers, Officers and Executives.Allocate recruiter and programme responsibilities.Set monthly and annual targets.Conduct weekly recruitment reviews.Monitor team productivity.Establish recruitment SOPs.7. CompetenciesExcellent execution skillsStrong coordination capabilityProcess orientationAttention to detailData managementCrisis managementStudent handlingEmployer coordinationCommunication skillsAbility to work under high-pressure recruitment timelines8. Qualification & ExperiencePostgraduate degree in Management, HR, Business Administration or related discipline.8–12 years of relevant experience in placement, recruitment, HR operations, campus hiring or higher education.Strong experience in managing large-scale recruitment processes preferred.9. ReportingReports to: Head – Training & PlacementWorks closely with: Corporate Relations, Training & Career Development, Internship, Deans, HoDs, Faculty Placement Coordinators and students.

📌 Hiring: Head – Placement Operations (India)
🏢 Vivekananda Global University
📍 India