IIDE is looking for an experienced  Placements Manager with a proven track record of running end to end placements with an outreach and a placement training team. 

Job Function:

Management:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for placements and partnerships in close collaboration with the senior management.
• Manage the Student success Team and all activities of the department to ensure career activities are aligned.
• Provide direction, programming, and goals that strategically integrate all aspects of career development, career exploration, internships, job placement and career planning.
• Work closely with Internal and External stakeholders ensuring communication on all activities.
• Collaborate with senior management & other key stakeholders to align IIDE’s internal goals with placement partners 
• Forecast, measure and report the success of various partnerships & outcomes of training programs 

Career Counseling and Coaching:

• Provide career counseling services to students seeking internship opportunities & placements.
• Provide one-on-one advising, workshops, and seminars about strategies for job search including self-assessment, exploration, decision-making, job search skills and self-directed job search strategies for students and alumni.

Placement Operations Management

• Hiring & training placements team & setting up policies for a smooth placements season
• Planning activities and resources for the upcoming placements season for both, the students and the recruiters
• Communicating effectively with recruiters and students actively to ensure flawless process execution
• Ensuring students receive all placement-related information in time and in-full
• Understanding and solving their queries quickly by liaising with different stakeholders, both internal and external
• Managing the stakeholders effectively to resolve all doubts and challenges
• Keeping a close watch on the placements process to further enhance the experience for both, the students and the recruiters

Skills Required:

• 4+ Years of experience with career advising and placement in educational settings, experience in edtech preferred.
• Proven ability to plan and successfully lead a team.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Well informed of market trends, employer needs and best practices in career services
• Ability to manage multiple partner relationships.
• Experience working with and mentoring young people, facilitating workshops and learning journeys would be preferred 
• Understanding of digital marketing landscape & roles 

Qualification:

• Graduate – Any stream
• Written and Verbal communication in the English language is a must

Mumbai Residents Only