Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry & Employer Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with STEM -focused companies (IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, AI, Data, Electronics, etc.)
  

• Identify job opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and live projects
  

• Organize campus placements, job fairs, and employer connects
  

• Understand industry skill requirements and align student profiles accordingly
  

2. Student Placement & Career Support

• Prepare students for placements through:
  

  • Resume & LinkedIn profile building
    

  • Interview preparation (technical + HR)
    

  • Mock interviews and aptitude tests
    

• Match student skills with suitable job roles
  

• Track student preferences, performance, and placement outcomes
  

3. Training & Employability Readiness

• Coordinate with academic and training teams to:
  

  • Identify skill gaps in students
    

  • Suggest industry -relevant certifications and tools
    

• Organize soft skills, communication, and workplace readiness programs
  

• Ensure students meet employer eligibility criteria
  

4. Placement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute annual placement plans and targets
  

• Set KPIs for placements, employer onboarding, and student readiness
  

• Analyze placement trends and market demand in STEM sectors
  

• Support leadership with placement reports and insights
  

5. Internships & Apprenticeships

• Facilitate paid/unpaid internships and apprenticeship programs
  

• Monitor student performance during internships
  

• Convert internships into full -time employment opportunities
  

6. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of:
  

  • Student profiles
    

  • Employer partnerships
    

  • Placement offers and joining status
    

• Prepare reports for:
  

  • Management
    

  • Funding agencies
    

  • Government or CSR partners (if applicable)
    

7. Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination

• Ensure placement activities comply with:
  

  • Institutional policies
    

  • Government skill -development guidelines
    

• Coordinate with:
  

  • Faculty
    

  • Program managers
    

  • Alumni
    

  • External partners
    

8. Alumni & Network Development

• Build a strong alumni network
  

• Leverage alumni for:
  

  • Job referrals
    

  • Mentorship
    

  • Industry talks and workshops