Placement Coordinator

Role Overview

The Placement Coordinator – STEM is responsible for
connecting students or trainees with employment opportunities in science and
technology fields. This role focuses on aligning candidate skills with industry
requirements in areas such as software development, data science, engineering,
research, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry Engagement & Partnerships

• Build
  and maintain relationships with IT companies, engineering firms, R&D
  organizations, and startups
  
• Identify
  hiring needs in domains like AI, data science, software engineering,
  electronics, and mechanical fields
  
• Coordinate
  campus recruitment drives and industry interactions
  

2. Candidate Skill Assessment & Alignment

• Evaluate
  students’ technical skills, projects, and certifications
  
• Match
  candidates with suitable job roles (developer, analyst, engineer,
  researcher, etc.)
  
• Identify
  skill gaps and collaborate with trainers/faculty to address them
  

3. Pre -Placement Training & Readiness

• Organize
  technical training sessions (coding, tools, domain -specific skills)
  
• Conduct
  mock interviews (technical + HR) and aptitude tests
  
• Prepare
  students for assessments on platforms like HackerRank and LeetCode
  

4. Placement Coordination

• Plan
  and execute placement drives, hackathons, and recruitment events
  
• Coordinate
  interview schedules, technical tests, and hiring processes
  
• Ensure
  candidates are interview -ready and meet employer expectations
  

5. Internship & Research Opportunities

• Facilitate
  internships with tech companies, startups, and research labs
  
• Connect
  students with live projects, fellowships, and innovation programs
  
• Encourage
  participation in hackathons and technical competitions
  

6. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain
  databases of student profiles, technical skills, and placement records
  
• Track
  KPIs such as placement rate, average salary, and domain -wise hiring
  
• Generate
  reports and insights to improve placement strategies
  

7. Post -Placement Support

• Monitor
  candidate performance and retention in technical roles
  
• Collect
  feedback from employers regarding skill relevance
  
• Support
  career progression through upskilling and certifications
  

8. Academic & Training Collaboration

• Work
  with faculty to align curriculum with industry standards
  
• Recommend
  inclusion of emerging technologies (AI, cloud, cybersecurity, IoT)
  
• Support
  development of industry -relevant projects and capstone work
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related STEM field
  
• 1–3
  years of experience in placements, recruitment, or training (preferred)
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Basic
  understanding of STEM domains and technical roles
  
• Strong
  communication and employer engagement skills
  
• Knowledge
  of technical hiring processes and assessments
  
• Analytical
  thinking and problem -solving
  
• Organizational
  and coordination skills
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience
  in campus placements or EdTech/STEM programs
  
• Familiarity
  with coding platforms and technical interview processes
  
• Passion
  for technology and career development
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number
  of students placed in STEM roles
  
• Average
  salary/package and job relevance
  
• Internship
  conversion rate (internship → full -time)
  
• Employer
  satisfaction and repeat hiring
  
• Student
  retention and career progression