Job Title: Manager – Admissions & Academics

Institution: MIT School of Film & Television (MIT-SFT)

Experience: 5 to 8+ years of relevant experience in academic administration, admissions management within higher education institutions

Location: MIT Art, Design and Technology University (MIT-ADT University), Vishwa Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune

Job Summary The Manager – Admissions & Academics at the MIT School of Film & Television (MIT-SFT) plays a crucial leadership and operational role in overseeing the end-to-end academic and administrative lifecycle of the institution. This role spans managing student admissions, driving day-to-day academic administration, coordinating film/television production projects and juries, ensuring institutional compliance, and supporting marketing and student outreach initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bridge administrative rigor with a deep understanding of media and film education workflows, liaising effectively between students, faculty, university departments, and industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Admissions & Student Coordination

- Admission Management: Coordinate and manage the complete admissions lifecycle for Film and Television programs in direct collaboration with the Central Admissions Department.
- Eligibility Verification: Liaise with the Eligibility Section to ensure timely document verification, eligibility processing, and compliance for incoming students.
- Financial & Fee Coordination: Work closely with the Accounts Department regarding student fee payments, installment queries, fee reconciliations, and enrollment formalities.
- Student & Department Liaison: Serve as a central communication link between students, faculty members, and university departments to resolve academic and administrative queries efficiently.

2. Academic Administration & Program Implementation

- Curriculum Delivery: Coordinate the implementation of the prescribed curriculum and syllabi for Film and Television streams in consultation with respective Heads of Departments (HoDs).
- Day-to-Day Academic Operations: Manage daily academic administration, including master timetables, class scheduling, faculty allocation coordination, and continuous activity monitoring.
- Guest Sessions & Masterclasses: Collaborate with HoDs and visiting/guest faculty members to plan and execute guest lectures, industry workshops, masterclasses, and specialized academic sessions.
- Academic Calendar Adherence:



Track the progress of academic activities to ensure strict adherence to the approved academic calendar, curriculum standards, and institutional guidelines.
- Examination & Evaluation Support: Coordinate with the Controller of Examinations for semester-end examinations, evaluation schedules, result declarations, and convocation activities.

3. Projects, Juries & Production Coordination

- Project & Jury Management: Plan, organize, and coordinate semester-end projects, jury assessments, showcase presentations, and student evaluations.
- Production Logistics Alignment: Partner with HoDs, faculty members, and the Production Coordinator to plan, schedule, and execute practical academic projects and production workflows.
- Guidelines & Operational Procedures: Develop and implement project guidelines, submission protocols, assessment schedules, and operational procedures in consultation with HoDs and the Production Coordinator.
- Progress Tracking & Record Keeping: Track student project progress, maintain accurate academic and production records, and ensure timely completion and submission of projects as per institutional deadlines.

4. Academic Governance & Institutional Coordination

- Statutory & Board of Studies Support: Coordinate with the Office of the Registrar regarding the Board of Studies (BoS), regulatory documentation, statutory compliance, and administrative reporting.
- Record Management: Maintain meticulous and up-to-date documentation concerning admissions, class schedules, examination results, jury reports, guest faculty sessions, and administrative records.
- Interdepartmental Synergy: Facilitate seamless cross-functional coordination across departments to ensure efficient academic and operational workflows within MIT-SFT.

5. Promotion, Marketing & Institutional Outreach

- Program Marketing: Collaborate with the Central Promotional and Marketing Department of MIT-ADT University to promote and market the Film and Television programs.
- Outreach & Admission Campaigns: Support admission-oriented promotional drives, institutional outreach, program publicity, student engagement events, and approved marketing campaigns.
- Content & Showcase Sharing:



Gather and share academic achievements, student project highlights, award wins, and program updates with internal and external communication teams for promotional purposes.

6. Reporting & Governance

- Executive Reporting: Prepare and submit regular progress reports regarding admissions, academic milestones, student project evaluations, and examination outcomes to the Deputy Director and Dean, MIT-SFT.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to university policies, academic regulations, administrative standard operating procedures (SOPs), and directives from competent authorities.
- Additional Duties: Perform other academic, operational, or administrative tasks assigned by the Deputy Director, Dean, or university officials in the interest of MIT-SFT and MIT-ADT University.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Education: Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Media Management, Film Studies, Education Administration, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Experience: 5 to 8+ years of relevant experience in academic administration, admissions management, or program management within higher education institutions (experience in creative arts, film, design, or media institutes is highly desirable).

Key Competencies & Skills

- Academic & Administrative Management: In-depth knowledge of university governance, examination processes, academic calendars, and Board of Studies frameworks.
- Production & Project Coordination: Familiarity with the operational workflows of film/television student productions, studio schedules, and jury evaluation procedures.
- Stakeholder Management: Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across diverse groups—students, academic staff, university leadership, and visiting industry professionals.
- Communication & Marketing Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for marketing support and institutional communication.
- Organization & Attention to Detail: Outstanding organizational, multi-tasking, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Education Management Systems / ERPs, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and modern digital workplace tools.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their updated CVs to [email protected] with Subject line: Application for Manager - Admissions & Academics (MIT SFT)

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