Student Placement Specialist

Edversity is seeking a well-connected Student Placement Specialist to manage the entire placement cycle for our students, from building strong employer relationships to securing jobs and internships with reputable companies. This role centers on placement activities, requiring a professional with an established network of HR and hiring contacts across leading organizations. The ideal candidate will leverage these connections to quickly source opportunities, match candidates effectively, and ensure successful placement closures.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Partnerships: Develop and expand a robust pipeline of hiring partners across key sectors such as IT, telecom, banking, FMCG, and consulting. Utilize existing industry contacts to open placement opportunities promptly. Present Edversity’s talent pool to HR heads and hiring managers, negotiating placement agreements or memorandums of understanding. Maintain ongoing communication with partners to encourage repeat hiring and strengthen relationships.

Placement Drives: Identify job and internship openings and align them with suitable candidates. Manage the coordination of shortlisting, interview scheduling, and offer follow-ups with employers to ensure a smooth placement process.

Candidate Readiness: Evaluate candidate profiles to identify gaps in employability. Conduct or arrange CV reviews, mock interviews, and workplace readiness sessions to prepare students for the recruitment process. Gather feedback from employers and share insights with candidates and the training team to improve future outcomes.

Tracking and Reporting: Keep an up-to-date database of employers, openings, candidates, and placement results. Provide monthly reports detailing placements, partner pipeline status, and employer feedback. Monitor post-placement retention and satisfaction levels for both candidates and employers to ensure long-term success.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field is required, with a master’s degree considered a plus. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of experience in placement, corporate relations, talent acquisition, recruitment, or business development. Experience working with more than one well-known organization—such as reputable corporates, recruitment firms, or university placement offices—is essential. A strong, verifiable network of HR managers, talent acquisition leads, and hiring managers primarily in Islamabad/Rawalpindi is required, with contacts in Lahore and Karachi viewed favorably. Proven success in closing placements or hires, supported by measurable results, is necessary. The role also requires willingness to travel locally for employer meetings and placement drives.

Skills and Competencies

Strong relationship-building and corporate networking abilities are critical. Candidates must demonstrate persuasive communication and negotiation skills in both English and Urdu. A solid understanding of hiring processes and employer expectations for entry-level talent is important. Experience in coordinating events and placement drives involving multiple stakeholders is required. The ideal candidate will be target-driven, self-motivated, and possess strong follow-through skills. Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace is expected, and familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, or CRM/ATS systems is advantageous. A professional presence and confidence to represent Edversity to senior HR leaders is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping the career paths of emerging talent by connecting them with leading employers. If you have a proven track record and a passion for building meaningful employer partnerships, this position provides a dynamic and rewarding environment to make a significant impact.