Training and Placement Manager

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 preparedtechnically, 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 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).
• 37 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).