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Position Title: Placement OfficerLocation: Durgapur, West BengalExperience: 7-10 yearsRole Purpose:To support the CDC&CO Head in enabling successful internship and placement opportunities for students by coordinating employer engagement, facilitating student preparedness, and ensuring smooth execution of placement-related activities. The Placement Officer acts as a critical link between students, academic departments, and recruiters, working towards maximizing employability and internship outcomes aligned with institutional goals and market trends.Roles and Responsibilities:- Employer Engagement & Relationship Management- - Assist in building and maintaining ongoing relationships with industry partners, corporate recruiters, and alumni networks to facilitate placements and internships. - Coordinate campus drives, recruitment events, internship fairs, and employer visits to enhance institutional visibility and recruiter Connect. - Act as a primary contact point for recruiters during placement activity phases; ensure clear communication and smooth coordination.- Student Support and Preparation- - Assist students in understanding placement processes, eligibility criteria, and job/internship opportunities. - Coordinate pre-placement training sessions, workshops, and soft skills development initiatives in sync with CDC&CO strategies. - Maintain records of student placements, internships, and feedback for continuous improvement.- Placement Operations- - Manage placement schedules and calendars for various academic departments; ensure timely dissemination of placement notifications and updates. - Coordinate logistics for recruitment events, including venue arrangements, candidate communication, and documentation. - Support the processing and verification of student profiles, registration details, and placement outcomes.- Data Management and Reporting- - Maintain databases of recruiters, placement activities, student participation, and placement statistics. - Assist in preparing periodic placement reports and provide data inputs for institutional rankings and accreditation purposes. - Capture recruiter and student feedback to optimize placement processes and address gaps.- Collaboration and Coordination- - Work closely with academic departments, CDC&CO team members, and external stakeholders to align student skill development with placement needs. - Support placement outreach efforts via job portals, alumni networks, and external internship platforms. - Contribute to employer branding and institutional marketing initiatives related to placements.Eligibility and Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in any discipline; a postgraduate degree or diploma in career counselling, HR, or related field is desirable. - Minimum 7 years of experience in campus placements, student career counselling, HR, or corporate relations in a higher education environment. - Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Familiarity with placement management software, ERP systems, and MS Office applications. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a student-centric approach.Interested candidates kindly share your resume at riya@