Placement Coordinator

Role & Responsibilities of a Placement Coordinator (IT)

1. Employer Engagement & Business Development

• Identify and connect with IT companies for job opportunities, internships, and hiring partnerships.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR teams.
  
• Explore new employers and hiring channels to increase placement opportunities.
  

2. Candidate Placement Management

• Match candidates with suitable IT job openings based on their skills and career aspirations.
  
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and hiring processes.
  
• Track candidate progress from application to joining.
  

3. Placement Target Achievement

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual placement targets.
  
• Ensure quality placements and maximize candidate retention after joining.
  
• Monitor and improve placement conversion rates.
  

4. Candidate Readiness & Support

• Conduct resume reviews, mock interviews, and career guidance sessions.
  
• Prepare candidates for technical and HR interviews.
  
• Support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with training teams to align candidate skills with industry requirements.
  
• Coordinate with project teams, center staff, and employers to ensure smooth hiring drives.
  
• Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders.
  

6. Data Management & MIS Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of job openings, interviews, placements, and employer interactions.
  
• Update placement trackers and MIS reports regularly.
  
• Analyze placement data and share insights with management.
  

7. Job Drive & Event Management

• Plan and execute campus drives, virtual hiring events, and recruitment campaigns.
  
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and candidate participation.
  
• Ensure a positive experience for both employers and candidates.
  

8. Post-Placement Follow-up

• Track candidate joining status and retention.
  
• Address issues faced by placed candidates and employers.
  
• Collect feedback to improve placement outcomes.
  

Key Skills Required

• Employer relationship management
  
• Communication and negotiation skills
  
• Knowledge of IT roles and hiring trends
  
• Data management and MIS reporting
  
• Problem-solving and coordination
  
• Target orientation and ownership
  
• Candidate counseling and interview preparation
  

Key KPIs

• Number of placements achieved
  
• Placement conversion rate
  
• Candidate joining percentage
  
• Employer engagement and repeat hiring
  
• New employer acquisitions
  
• Candidate retention after placement
  
• Accuracy and timeliness of MIS reporting
  

This role is critical in bridging the gap between trained IT candidates and employment opportunities while ensuring placement targets and employer satisfaction are achieved.