Department: Training & Placement Cell

Designation: Training Officer

Reporting To: Head – Training & Placement

Location: Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur

Employment Type: Full-Time

- Job Purpose The Training Officer will be responsible for ensuring that students are systematically trained, assessed and made placement-ready through structured employability, aptitude, communication, domain and interview-preparation interventions.

The role will focus on developing a measurable Student Placement Readiness Framework , identifying skill gaps, conducting targeted training, monitoring student progress and ensuring that eligible students are adequately prepared to participate confidently in recruitment processes.

2.

Key Result

Areas (KRAs)

A.

Student Placement

Readiness

Develop and implement a structured placement-readiness framework for students.

Conduct baseline and periodic assessments of students.

Assess students on aptitude, reasoning, communication, technical/domain knowledge, GD and interview skills.

Maintain a student-wise Placement Readiness Score/Index.

Ensure 100% assessment coverage of eligible students.

B.

Employability Skills

Training

Plan and conduct training programmes on:

Quantitative Aptitude

Logical Reasoning

Verbal Ability

English Communication

Business Communication

Group Discussion

Personal Interview

Resume Writing

LinkedIn/Profile Building

Workplace Etiquette and Skilled Behaviour

Ensure structured training calendars are prepared well in advance.

Coordinate with internal faculty and external trainers wherever required.

C. Domain & Technical Readiness

Identify domain-specific skill requirements based on recruiter Job Descriptions and industry requirements.

Coordinate with Schools/Departments and faculty for domain-specific preparation.

Develop sector-specific preparation modules for Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, IT, BFSI and other relevant sectors.

Ensure students understand the technical and functional expectations of target roles.

D. Mock Recruitment & Assessment

Conduct regular mock aptitude tests, GDs, personal interviews and assessment-centre exercises.

Organise mock placement drives simulating actual recruitment processes.

Analyse student performance and identify individual gaps.

Provide feedback and corrective action plans to students.

E.

Student Skill

Gap & Remedial Programme

Identify students who are below the prescribed placement-readiness benchmark.

Create remedial and additional training interventions.

Maintain a list of students requiring special intervention.

Monitor improvement through periodic reassessment.

F. Resume & Professional Profile Readiness

Ensure every eligible student has a professionally prepared and verified resume.

Facilitate LinkedIn/profile development.





Conduct resume review and interview-profile sessions.

Ensure students are prepared according to specific recruiter/job requirements.

G. Industry & Recruiter Alignment

Study recruiter JDs and identify recurring skill requirements.

Incorporate recruiter feedback into student training programmes.

Maintain an Industry Skill Requirement Repository.

Recommend changes in training modules based on placement trends and recruiter feedback.

H.

Student

Participation & Engagement

Ensure students attend mandatory placement training programmes.

Track attendance and participation.

Counsel students regarding the importance of employability preparation.

Coordinate with Programme Heads/Faculty for students with low participation.

I.

Placement Readiness

Certification

Establish defined criteria for declaring a student “Placement Ready.”

Conduct final readiness assessments before major placement drives.

Maintain student-wise readiness status.

Ensure only adequately prepared students are recommended for relevant recruitment opportunities, wherever applicable.

J. Data, MIS & Reporting

Maintain a comprehensive Placement Training Database.

Prepare monthly reports covering

Number of students trained

Training hours

Attendance

Assessment scores

Skill gaps

Mock interview performance

Placement readiness status

Students requiring intervention

Submit the monthly Training & Placement Readiness Dashboard by the 5th of every month .

Maintain proper documentation for accreditation and institutional reporting.

3.

Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs)

KPITarget

Eligible students assessed

100%

Training coverage

≥90%

Student Placement Readiness

≥85% students meeting benchmark

Resume/profile readiness

100%

Mock placement cycles

Minimum 2 per student/year

Mock interview/GD participation

≥90%

Training attendance

≥85%

Skill-gap assessment

100%

Monthly MIS submission

100% on time

Improvement after remedial training

Measurable improvement in assessment scores

Recruiter feedback incorporated

100% relevant feedback reviewed

- Key Responsibilities

Own the Student Placement Readiness Process from assessment to final certification.

Develop an annual and semester-wise training calendar.

Coordinate with faculty, external trainers, industry professionals and placement teams.

Maintain student-wise readiness dashboards.

Identify high-risk students requiring intervention.





Ensure training is practical, industry-oriented and outcome-driven.

Introduce technology-enabled assessments and employability tools.

Explore AI-based tools for resume building, mock interviews, communication assessment and personalised learning.

Maintain records required for NAAC/NBA/AACSB and other institutional requirements.

Support the T&P; Cell during recruitment drives whenever student training/readiness support is required.

- Deliverables The Training Officer will be responsible for the following key deliverables:

Annual Student Training Plan

Semester-wise Employability Training Calendar

Student Baseline Assessment Report

Student Skill Gap Analysis

Student Placement Readiness Dashboard

Mock Placement Assessment Reports

Remedial Training Plan

Resume & LinkedIn Readiness Report

Recruiter Skill Requirement Analysis

Monthly Training MIS

Placement Readiness Certification Report

Annual Training Effectiveness Report

- Qualifications

Essential

Postgraduate degree in Management, Business Administration, HR, Education, Psychology, English, or a relevant discipline.

Strong knowledge of employability and student development practices.

Good communication and presentation skills.

Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and digital learning tools.

Desirable

Experience in a higher-education institution, Training & Placement Cell, corporate L&D;, employability training or recruitment.

Experience in conducting aptitude, GD and interview preparation.

Knowledge of assessment platforms and AI-enabled employability tools.

Industry exposure in recruitment or talent development.

7.

Competencies Required

Student counselling and mentoring

Training & facilitation

Communication and presentation

Assessment and evaluation

Data analysis and MIS reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Industry orientation

Planning and execution

Problem solving

Digital and AI literacy

Strong follow-up and execution discipline

8.

Performance

Accountability The Training Officer will be directly accountable for the quality, coverage and measurable effectiveness of student placement-readiness initiatives .

The success of the role will be measured not merely by the number of training sessions conducted, but by:

Assessment → Training → Skill Improvement → Mock Performance → Placement Readiness → Recruitment Participation

- Role Boundary

Training Officer: Student readiness, employability training, assessment, skill-gap remediation and preparation.

Placement Team: Employer engagement, recruiter acquisition, job opportunities, placement drives and placement conversion.

The Training Officer shall work closely with the Placement Team to ensure that students are prepared before they enter the recruitment pipeline .

📌 Training Officer – Training & Placement Cell (Mumbai)
🏢 Vivekananda Global University
📍 Mumbai