Job Title: Academic & Training Development Manager
Location: Students' Placement Office (SPO), IIT Kanpur
Name of the Unit: Students' Placement Office (SPO), IIT Kanpur
Company Name
IFACET is a Section 8 company established to drive industry-oriented education, training, skilling, consulting, and outreach initiatives associated with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
IFACET aims to create a professionally managed, self-sustaining ecosystem for continuing education, executive learning, industry engagement, digital learning platforms, and strategic institutional initiatives. The organization operates with startup-like agility while adhering to the governance and compliance framework applicable to Section 8 entities under the Companies Act, 2013.
Reports To
Chairperson / Vice Chairperson SPO, IIT Kanpur
About SPO
The Students' Placement Office (SPO) serves as the central platform for student career development. It facilitates placements, internships, and higher education opportunities while strengthening industry–academia engagement. The SPO supports students through structured processes and institutional partnerships.
Role Summary
The Academic & Training Development Manager will support and guide students and research scholars in exploring and pursuing higher education opportunities in India and abroad, including postgraduate programs, fellowships, and post-doctoral opportunities. The role also involves planning, designing, and delivering training and preparatory workshops to enhance student employability and internship readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Support PhD scholars in identifying and applying for employment opportunities, post-doctoral positions, and advanced research programs.
- Plan, design, and conduct training and preparatory workshops aimed at enhancing student employability and internship readiness.
- Facilitate effective communication and coordination with universities, research institutions, and academic partners.
- Organize awareness sessions and workshops on higher studies, scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities.
- Maintain comprehensive databases and records of higher education admissions, placements, and academic outcomes.
- Develop and strengthen collaborations with national and international universities and academic institutions.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Assist PhD students in identifying and applying for job opportunities, post-doctoral and advanced research opportunities.
- Planning and executing training and preparatory workshops aimed at enhancing student employability and internship readiness.
- Track trends and outcomes in higher education placements to enhance advisory services and outreach initiatives.
- Provide guidance and advisory support to students and research scholars on higher education opportunities and admission pathways in India and abroad.
- Serve as the point of coordination for communication with universities, academic institutions, and higher education partners.
- Plan and organize workshops, seminars, and awareness sessions on higher studies, entrance examinations, scholarships, and fellowship opportunities.
- Facilitate interactions between students, faculty, and external academic institutions to support informed decision-making.
- Develop and strengthen collaborations and academic partnerships with universities and research organizations.
- Maintain comprehensive databases, records, and analytics related to higher education admissions, offers, and outcomes.
- Support students with application processes, documentation, timelines, and institutional requirements.
- Ensure timely dissemination of information related to higher studies opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications:
Postgraduate degree in Management, Human Resources, Engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience at a supervisory level in training workshop, academic coordination, collaborations, placements or related functions within a public or private funded educational institution. The candidate should demonstrate strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills. Prior experience in student affairs or awareness of industry trends will be considered an added advantage.
Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
