Job Title: Placement Officer – Somaiya School of Design Location: Mumbai (Somaiya Vidyavihar University campus)Employment Type: Contract, 2 years Experience: 4–5 years About the Role Somaiya School of Design, a constituent school of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, is hiring a Placement Officer to build and lead campus placement operations for our design graduates. This is a newly created, high-impact role for someone who can translate strong industry relationships into real placement outcomes for students entering the design profession. What You'll Do● Develop and grow relationships with recruiters and industry bodies in the design/creative sector● Organize campus placement drives, internships, observerships, apprenticeships, and industry projects● Provide one-on-one career counseling and placement support to students● Design and deliver employability enhancement training (resume building, interview prep, aptitude training)● Coordinate between students, faculty, and recruiters for smooth placement cycles● Maintain accurate records of placements, company interactions,



and training programs● Track alumni for referrals and long-term industry networking● Prepare placement MIS and reports for leadership review● Promote the institution's brand via digital channels, brochures, and corporate visits● Organize pre-placement talks and employer branding sessions What We're Looking For● Bachelor's degree required; Master's in HR or Marketing preferred● 4–5 years of experience in campus recruitment, corporate HR, career services, training & development, corporate relations, or career counseling● Prior experience in an academic institution or training agency is a strong plus● Certifications in career counseling, campus recruitment, soft-skills training, or HR/recruitment are a bonus (not mandatory)Skills Solid communication and interpersonal skills · Industry networking and relationship-building · Knowledge of campus recruitment processes · Event planning and coordination · Career

📌 Training Placement Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Somaiya Vidyavihar University
📍 Mumbai