Manager- Career Development Cell

Requirements

Role Objective:

areer Development Cell

Key Responsibilities

2. Career Readiness & Training

3. Student Profiling & Career Counseling

4. Stakeholder Coordination

5. Reporting & Strategy

Qualifications

Skills & Traits

• Placement & Opportunity Mapping
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indian startups, companies, NGOs, and global employers for internships and placement opportunities
• Source, evaluate, and onboard job/internship providers aligned with the skillsets of international students
• Curate and manage a calendar of placement drives and career events for various batches
• Develop and deliver training modules on resume building, interview preparation, corporate communication, LinkedIn branding, and soft skills
• Organize workshops, webinars, mock interviews, and mentorship sessions with industry professionals
• Partner with academic and skills teams to ensure students are job-market ready by the end of their course.
• Understand students' backgrounds, aspirations, and skill levels to provide tailored career guidance
• Work 1:1 or in groups with students to track their progress toward job-readiness
• Maintain detailed records of each student's employability journey
• Work closely with the admissions, academic, and alumni teams to build a strong CDC pipeline
• Collaborate with the international operations team to understand region-wise student expectations and career aspirations
• Maintain dashboards to track student training progress, placement outcomes, and employer partnerships
• Share weekly/monthly updates with internal stakeholders
• Contribute to long-term strategy planning for CDC growth and international expansion.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Education or related field
• Prior experience in career services, training & placement, international education, or employability programs is a strong plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, resume platforms, and job portals
• Passionate about student development and cross-cultural engagement
• Ability to work with diverse teams and be flexible with schedules across time zones.