Training & Placement Coordinator

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

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Design, Fine Arts, Business Administration (HR/Marketing), or a related discipline.

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 [HIDDEN TEXT] with Subject: Application for Training & Placement Coordinator - MIT SOFA or MIT SOAP