Placement coordinator

About ExcelR

ExcelR is a leading EdTech company founded by distinguished alumni of IIM and ISB, dedicated to transforming careers through world-class upskilling. Recognized twice with the Deloitte Fast 50 Award, ExcelR is one of India’s fastest-growing tech companies.

With an employee strength of 450+ and a strong PAN India and USA presence, ExcelR has built a thriving community of 300,000+ learners globally. We collaborate with premier institutes such as IIT Madras, IIT Jammu, IIT Roorkee, and BITS Pilani to deliver cutting-edge programs.

Job Summary

The Placement Coordinator is responsible for supporting student placements by acting as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for assigned students and coordinating with internal teams and employer partners. The role involves screening student profiles against client job descriptions, scheduling and managing interviews, ensuring student readiness, and driving successful placements in line with organizational targets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Scrutinise student profiles and shortlist candidates in alignment with client job descriptions (JDs).
Act as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for assigned students throughout the placement lifecycle.
Schedule and coordinate interviews between students and employers, ensuring timely communication.
Coordinate closely with the Skill Development / Training team to ensure students meet client expectations.
Collaborate with the Client Acquisition Coordinator to ensure allotted students are placed within defined timelines.
Ensure a smooth and professional interview process by guiding students before, during, and after interviews.
Maintain regular communication with both employed and unemployed graduates to track placement status.
Update and maintain accurate records of interviews, feedback, and placement outcomes in the internal portal/CRM.
Work towards achieving monthly placement targets and KPIs assigned by the organization.
Build and maintain strong relationships with employer partners through effective communication.
Participate in employability workshops, student orientation sessions, and placement-related events.

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and strong relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High level of self-motivation and ownership.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.
Comfortable with public speaking and leading employability workshops.
Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.