Job Title:
Career & Placement Manager
Company: Newton School of Technology
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Created: 2025-12-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About Newton of Technology:Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world’s most advanced technology roles.Role:We are looking for a highly driven Training & Placement Manager to ensure B.Tech CSE students are fully prepared—technically, professionally, and operationally—for successful placements. This role will lead student readiness initiatives end-to-end: skill development, resume-building, interview preparation, soft skills enhancement, and coordinating all placement operations with recruiters.If you enjoy mentoring students, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes, this role is for you.Key Responsibilities:Placement Operations & Coordination:- Coordinate end-to-end placement processes, ensuring smooth communication between students, internal academic teams, and recruiters. - Maintain placement trackers, dashboards, and reports with accurate, updated data. - Ensure timely flow of information across all stakeholders during placement cycles.Student Readiness Support:- Help students refine resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other required placement documents. - Guide students through application processes and company-specific requirements. - Conduct basic readiness checks to ensure students meet criteria before company drivesStudent Engagement & Communication:- Share updates, placement notifications, guidelines, and deadlines in a timely and structured manner. - Conduct group briefings and FAQ sessions on placement processes and expectations. - Act as the first point of contact for student queries related to placement operations.Administrative & Data Management:- Maintain detailed student records, selection status, recruiter feedback, and placement outcomes. - Prepare weekly and monthly reports for internal teams and leadership. - Ensure all documentation and placement files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.Key Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in any field (Engineering background preferred but not mandatory). - 3-7 years of experience in placement operations, student coordination, academic operations, or related roles. - Strong communication, coordination, and organisational skills. - Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and documentation workflows. - High ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage large student batches. - Experience in EdTech, universities, or career services. - Understanding of tech/engineering hiring processes (added advantage).