College Coordinator
NIIT Foundation · Government & Non-profit
- Danapur, India
- On-site
- Posted today
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Full time
About the job
The College Coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with colleges and educational institutions, coordinating student engagement activities, facilitating training and placement opportunities, and ensuring smooth implementation of project activities within partner colleges.
Key Responsibilities
College & Institutional Coordination
Establish and maintain strong relationships with ITIs institutions.
Coordinate with college management, principals, placement officers, faculty members, and student coordinators.
Identify and onboard new colleges as per project requirements.
Conduct regular visits to partner institutions and ensure effective coordination.
Support the execution of MoUs and institutional partnerships.
Student Mobilization & Engagement
Mobilize eligible students for skill development, employability, certification, and placement programs.
Conduct orientation sessions, awareness campaigns, career counselling, and student engagement activities.
Maintain regular communication with students through calls, WhatsApp groups, email, and other communication channels.
Ensure students complete registration, assessments, training, and certification requirements.
Training Program Coordination
Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of training programs in partnership with colleges.
Work closely with trainers and college faculty to ensure smooth implementation.
Track student attendance, participation, course completion, and assessment performance.
Resolve operational issues related to training and student participation.
Placement & Career Support
Coordinate with the placement team to identify suitable job and internship opportunities for students.
Facilitate campus placement drives, job fairs, recruitment drives, and employer interactions.
Prepare students for interviews through mock interviews, career counselling, and employability sessions.
Maintain placement-related records and follow up with selected candidates until joining.
Develop relationships with local and regional employers for employment opportunities.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Graduate degree in any discipline; postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
1–3 years of experience in college coordination, student engagement, education, skill development, placement, CSR, or livelihood projects.
Freshers with strong communication and coordination skills may also be considered.
Required Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
Good presentation and facilitation skills.
Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace, especially Excel/Google Sheets.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Willingness to travel for college visits and project activities.
Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
Professional attitude and ability to work with students and institutional stakeholders.
Preferred Profile
Candidates with experience in college partnerships, employability programs, skill development, placement coordination, CSR projects, campus recruitment, or youth engagement will be preferred.