Deputy corporate relations officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Internship Records Management Maintain and update comprehensive records of student internships (summer, winter, 6-month, and other durations), including host organization, duration, stipend, and outcomes. Ensure timely and accurate data entry and verification on POD or other designated platforms.

2. Placement Records Management Maintain accurate, up-to-date placement records including offers, salary packages, recruiting companies, and branch/specialization-wise data. Reconcile and validate placement data across departments and units to ensure consistency in reporting.

3. Industry Visit Documentation Record and maintain details of industry visits, plant visits, and exposure programs organized for students. Coordinate with faculty and industry coordinators to ensure timely documentation, attendance records, and follow-up reports.

4. Professional & Global Certification Tracking Maintain records of students’ professional and global certifications (e.g., AWS, Google, Microsoft, and other industry-recognized certifications) completed through institute-facilitated programs. Track certification enrollment, completion status, and outcomes for internal and accreditation reporting.

5. Competitive Exam Records Maintain records of student participation and performance in competitive examinations (e.g., GATE, CAT, GRE, and other relevant exams). Coordinate with students and faculty to keep exam registration, results, and follow-up data current.

6. Employability Activity Records Maintain records of other employability-related activities such as workshops, soft-skills and aptitude training, mock interviews, and career fairs. Ensure all activity data is captured on POD or other institutional platforms in a timely and accurate manner.

7. Data Quality, Reporting & Analytics Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across all record-keeping platforms. Generate periodic reports, dashboards, and MIS for CRPC leadership, faculty, and institutional stakeholders. Support audits, accreditation submissions (e.g., NAAC, NBA, NIRF), and management reviews with verified data.

8. Platform & Systems Coordination Coordinate with the POD / ERP platform team or vendor to resolve data issues, implement updates, and improve record-keeping processes. Guide and train student coordinators, interns, and unit-level SPOCs on accurate and consistent data-entry practices.

9. Support to Corporate Relations Activities Assist the Head – Corporate Relations and the CRPC team in coordinating Mo Us, HR meets, and other corporate-engagement activities as required. Provide administrative and data support during placement drives, recruitment events, and industry visits.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field is preferred. A postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in placement cell operations, records/data management, or corporate relations support, preferably within an academic institution. Prior experience working with placement ERP / POD platforms or similar data-management and MIS systems is preferred.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Strong data management skills with proficiency in MS Excel and MIS/dashboard reporting. High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping. Working knowledge of placement / ERP platforms and database tools. Good communication and coordination skills to work with students, faculty, and industry contacts. Ability to manage multiple data streams simultaneously and meet reporting deadlines. Process-oriented approach with a focus on data integrity and compliance.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) Timeliness and accuracy of data entry on POD and other platforms. Completeness of internship, placement, industry visit, certification, and competitive exam records. Number and quality of MIS reports and dashboards generated for leadership. Turnaround time for data requests from leadership, faculty, or accreditation bodies. Error / discrepancy rate identified during audits or data reconciliation.