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Position Title: Training & Placement Coordinator
Institute: MIT School of Fine Arts (MIT SOFA) & MIT School of Architecture & Planning (MIT SOAP)
Experience: 3 to 6 years of experience
Location: MIT ADT University, Vishwaraj Baug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra – 412201
Immediate Joiner Preferred
Role Overview
The Training & Placement Coordinator will serve as the strategic and operational link between academia and industry for students pursuing degrees in Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Visual Communication, and Architecture.
This role requires a proactive professional capable of managing recruitment drives, securing high-value industrial training and internship opportunities, conducting portfolio review workshops, and building long-term corporate partnerships with design agencies, architecture firms, creative studios, and real estate developers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Industry Relations & Campus Placements
- Corporate Outreach: Proactively connect with top architectural firms, urban planning agencies, creative agencies, design studios, UI/UX agencies, media houses, and game/VFX studios.
- Placement Execution: Organize end-to-end campus recruitment drives, off-campus interviews, and portfolio presentation rounds for graduating batches of B.Arch, M.Arch, BFA, and MFA students.
- MOU & Partnerships: Facilitate formal ties, MOUs, and industry collaboration agreements for guest lectures, industry-sponsored studio projects, and site visits.
2. Internships & Practical Training
- Co-ordinate mandatory practical training/internships as required by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for B.Arch students and specialized internships for Fine Arts students.
- Ensure proper documentation, performance evaluations, and feedback collection from employer studios and firms.
3. Student Skill Enhancement & Portfolio Coaching
- Organize specialized training modules covering:
- Portfolio curation (Architectural sheets, digital art portfolios, UI/UX showcases).
- Soft skills, interview etiquette, and creative pitch presentation.
- Technical software workshops based on emerging market trends (BIM, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Rendering, etc.).
- Conduct preliminary portfolio screenings to ensure student readiness before client/firm submissions.
4. Database & Operational Management
- Maintain an up-to-date repository of employer leads, active recruiters, alumni networks, and student placement data.
- Track and publish placement analytics, salary benchmarks, and recruiter feedback to share with faculty leadership for continuous curriculum enhancement.
- Coordinate seamlessly with the Central Training & Placement Cell of MIT-ADT University.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Design, Fine Arts, Business Administration (HR/Marketing), or a related discipline.
- Experience: 3 to 6 years of experience in Corporate Relations, Industry Interface, or Training & Placement within higher education institutions (specifically design, architecture, or creative media domains).
Desired Technical & Professional Skills
Domain Insight: Understanding of creative portfolios, design deliverables, architectural office workflows, and industry standards.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong pitching and negotiation ability.
Tech Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace, CRM tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, and basic knowledge of visual layout tools.
Networking: Established network within architecture, interior design, advertising, and creative production firms.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send there updated CVs to hr.resume@mituniversity.edu.in with Subject: Application for Training & Placement Coordinator - MIT SOFA or MIT SOAP
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