Placement Operations Associate

About Newton School 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 likeRazorpay, 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 proactive and student-focused Placement Operations Associate to manage and streamline the end-to-end placement process for our B.Tech CSE students. The role combines strong operational execution with relationship management, ensuring a smooth experience for students, recruiters, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate brings 13 years of experience in placements, career services, operations, or recruitment support. You will help drive hiring opportunities, manage student data, support resume preparation, and maintain clear communication with company partners and internal stakeholders.

This is a high-ownership, execution-driven role for someone organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about student career success.

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 drives.

Student 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).
• 13 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).