KL University - Placement Officer/Manager - Corporate Relations & Placements

Job Title: Placement Officer/ Manager - Corporate Relations & Placements

Location: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Organization: KL Deemed to be University

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

KL University is seeking an experienced and dynamic Placement Officer to lead the university's campus placement efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong industry connections, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successful student placements across sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Campus Recruitment & Placement:

- Plan, organize, and execute campus placement drives for engineering, management, and other streams.

- Build strong relationships with corporates, HR professionals, and recruiters to drive placement opportunities.

- Coordinate with internal departments to align students' skill development with industry demands.

Industry Connect & Employer Outreach:

- Proactively reach out to new companies, establish tie-ups for recruitment and internships.

- Organize industry interaction sessions, webinars, guest lectures, and pre-placement talks.

Placement Strategy & Analytics:

- Set annual placement targets and define KPIs for placement success.

- Maintain placement statistics, company feedback, and track hiring trends across sectors.

- Analyze gaps in student preparedness and recommend skill-building measures.

Student Engagement & Training:

- Conduct resume workshops, interview preparation sessions, group discussions, and mock interviews.

- Guide students on career options, higher studies, and industry expectations.

- Shortlist and mentor students based on job requirements and company expectations.

Coordination & Reporting:

- Liaise between the university, students, and employers for all placement-related communication.

- Submit weekly and monthly placement reports to university leadership.

- Ensure end-to-end coordination on placement day logistics.

Candidate Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience in placements, corporate relations, or talent acquisition (preferably in higher education or training institutes).

- Strong network of recruiters in IT, BFSI, FMCG, manufacturing, and consulting domains.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

- Proficient in MS Office tools and data reporting.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

- MBA/PGDM in HR, Marketing, or related discipline.

- Exposure to campus hiring, TPO functions, or institutional partnerships.

- Candidates with local (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana) industry connect will be preferred.