About Newton School:

- Come be part of a rocketship that's creating a massive impact in the world of education!.

- On one side you have over a million college graduates every year with barely 5% employability rates and on the other side, there are thousands of companies struggling to find talent.

- Newton School aims to bridge this massive gap through it's personalised learning platform.

- We are building an online Institute and solving the deep problem of employability of graduates.

- We have a strong core team consisting of alumni from IIT's and IIM's, having several years of industry experience in companies like Unacademy, Inmobi, Ola, Microsoft among others.

- On this mission, we are backed by some of the most respected investors around the world, RTP Global, Nexus Venture Partners and a slew of angel investors including CRED's Kunal Shah, Flipkart's Kalyan Krishnamoorthy, Unacademy and Razorpay founders, Udaan's Sujeet Kumar among others.

Role:

- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager - Careers & Placements with 4-5 years of relevant experience to drive and manage our placement operations.

- In this role, you will be responsible for building and nurturing strong relationships with companies, facilitating student placements, and ensuring smooth coordination between hiring partners and students.

- You will also oversee the placement process end-to-end, working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver an excellent experience for both recruiters and students.

Key Responsibilities:

Placement Coordination:

- Act as the primary liaison between companies and students, coordinating placement drives, job postings, interviews, and related activities.

Interview & Selection Process Management:

- Schedule, coordinate, and oversee interviews, group discussions, and technical rounds between students and hiring partners.

- Ensure smooth execution of the process and resolve any issues in real-time.

Student Readiness & Communication:

- Work with students to ensure they are prepared for placement opportunities.

- Share job descriptions, interview details, and guidelines clearly and in a timely manner.

Feedback & Reporting:

- Collect structured feedback from companies and students post-interviews, maintain accurate placement records, and track hiring outcomes.

Collaboration & Process Improvement:

- Work with internal teams to improve placement readiness programs and streamline coordination processes.

- Suggest and implement strategies to enhance recruiter and student experience.

Stakeholder Management:

- Coordinate closely with leadership, academic teams, and company HR representatives to align on placement goals and drive successful outcomes.

Key Requirements:

- 4-5 years of experience in placement coordination, recruitment operations, or a similar role.

- Strong industry connections and proven experience in building partnerships with companies.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with both recruiters and students.

- Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

- Proficiency with scheduling and reporting tools (Google Workspace, MS Office, or similar platforms).