Jhansi Kandregula

Results-driven Associate Director – Placements & Training with 10+ years of experience leading campus recruitment strategy, corporate partnerships, and employability programs. Proven ability to improve placement outcomes through industry engagement, HR expertise, and data-driven insights. Strong leader with a student-centric and outcome-focused approach.

Associate Director Training & Placements at AURORA HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACADEMY (DEEMED-TO-BE UNIVERSITY) (2011-01 – Present)

Currently leading end-to-end placement & training operations for 400+ students across UG & PG programs.

• Built and managed partnerships with recruiters
• Improved placement outcomes through structured training programs and analytics-led planning
• Head and mentor a team of 5+ placement officers and trainers
• Drive internships, job fairs, and employer branding initiatives
• Delivered consistently high placement percentages across academic cycles
• Onboarded new recruiters annually
• Implemented data-driven placement strategy to improve recruiter conversion
• Recognized for leadership excellence and placement performance

MBA in FINANCE – Osmania University