Job Type: Full-time

Job DescriptionDepartment: Training & Placement CellDesignation: Training OfficerReporting To: Head – Training & PlacementLocation: Vivekananda Global University, JaipurEmployment Type: Full-Time1. Job PurposeThe 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 ReadinessDevelop 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 TrainingPlan and conduct training programmes on:Quantitative AptitudeLogical ReasoningVerbal AbilityEnglish CommunicationBusiness CommunicationGroup DiscussionPersonal InterviewResume WritingLinkedIn/Profile BuildingWorkplace Etiquette and Professional BehaviourEnsure structured training calendars are prepared well in advance.Coordinate with internal faculty and external trainers wherever required.C. Domain & Technical ReadinessIdentify 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 & AssessmentConduct 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 ProgrammeIdentify 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 & Skilled Profile ReadinessEnsure 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 AlignmentStudy 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 & EngagementEnsure 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 CertificationEstablish 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 & ReportingMaintain a comprehensive Placement Training Database.Prepare monthly reports covering:Number of students trainedTraining hoursAttendanceAssessment scoresSkill gapsMock interview performancePlacement readiness statusStudents requiring interventionSubmit 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)KPITargetEligible students assessed100%Training coverage≥90%Student Placement Readiness≥85% students meeting benchmarkResume/profile readiness100%Mock placement cyclesMinimum 2 per student/yearMock interview/GD participation≥90%Training attendance≥85%Skill-gap assessment100%Monthly MIS submission100% on timeImprovement after remedial trainingMeasurable improvement in assessment scoresRecruiter feedback incorporated100% relevant feedback reviewed4. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn 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.5. DeliverablesThe Training Officer will be responsible for the following key deliverables:Annual Student Training PlanSemester-wise Employability Training CalendarStudent Baseline Assessment ReportStudent Skill Gap AnalysisStudent Placement Readiness DashboardMock Placement Assessment ReportsRemedial Training PlanResume & LinkedIn Readiness ReportRecruiter Skill Requirement AnalysisMonthly Training MISPlacement Readiness Certification ReportAnnual Training Effectiveness Report6. QualificationsEssential: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 RequiredStudent counselling and mentoringTraining & facilitationCommunication and presentationAssessment and evaluationData analysis and MIS reportingStakeholder coordinationIndustry orientationPlanning and executionProblem solvingDigital and AI literacyStrong follow-up and execution discipline8. Performance AccountabilityThe 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 Participation9. Role BoundaryTraining 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.

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