Job DescriptionJob Title: Placement Officer – Somaiya School of Design

NLocation: Mumbai (Somaiya Vidyavihar University campus)

NEmployment Type: Contract, 2 years

NExperience: 4–5 years

NAbout the Role

nSomaiya 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.

NWhat You'll Do

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- Develop and grow relationships with recruiters and industry bodies in the design/creative sector
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- Organize campus placement drives, internships, observerships, apprenticeships, and industry projects
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- Provide one-on-one career counseling and placement support to students
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- Design and deliver employability enhancement training (resume building, interview prep, aptitude training)
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- Coordinate between students, faculty, and recruiters for smooth placement cycles
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- Maintain accurate records of placements, company interactions, and training programs
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- Track alumni for referrals and long-term industry networking
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- Prepare placement MIS and reports for leadership review
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- Promote the institution's brand via digital channels, brochures, and corporate visits
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- Organize pre-placement talks and employer branding sessions
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nWhat We're LookingFor

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- Bachelor's degreerequired;

Master's in HR or Marketing preferred

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- 4–5 years of experiencein campus recruitment, corporate HR, career services, training & development, corporate relations, or career counseling
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- Prior experience in an academic institution or training agency is a solid plus
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- Certifications in career counseling, campus recruitment, soft-skills training, or HR/recruitment are a bonus (not mandatory)
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nSkills

nStrong communication and interpersonal skills · Industry networking and relationship-building · Knowledge of campus recruitment processes · Event planning and coordination · Career counseling and mentoring · MS Office/Excel/PowerPoint (CRM or ERP knowledge a plus) · Analytical and reporting ability · Social media/branding awareness

NReports to: Director, Somaiya School of Design

NCompensation: Commensurate to Experience & Relevance

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