St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (Autonomous)
Gate No. 5. S V P Road, Mount Poinsur, Borivali, Mumbai. Maharashtra- 400 103
About the Institute: St. Francis Institute of Management & Research (SFIMAR) was established in 2002 by “The Society of the Congregation of Franciscan Brothers” to impart quality education in the field of Business Management. It is recognized by AICTE, New Delhi, and has been granted permanent affiliation by the University of Mumbai. SFIMAR is Grade ‘A+’ (Second Cycle) accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is recognized under Sections 2 (f) & 12 (B) of the UGC Act 1956. It is also ISO 9001:2015 certified by DNV (Det Norske Veritas). The courses conducted at the SFIMAR campus are in a state-of-the-art infrastructure environment with Air-Conditioned Classrooms, Computer Labs, Conference Halls, Library, and Other Amenities. A core team of experienced and qualified faculty members delivers various courses to the students. Additionally, experienced professionals from various industries are invited as Eminent Speakers/Guest Faculty to provide practical orientation to the application of management principles in various fields. SFIMAR believes in the overall development of students and runs a few Personality Development Programmes. SFIMAR also provides its students with additional certification Programs, such as Alternative Investment Industry, Project Management, National Institute for Securities Markets (NISM) Mandatory Programs, CIMA, Digital Marketing, etc., which enhance their knowledge and employment prospects. SFIMAR has a very active Placement Department that assists students in achieving appropriate placements. It has a track record of almost 100% placement for the past several years.
Post Date: 09/07/2025
Recruitment 2025 Job vacancy notification announced by St. Francis Institute of Management and Research, Borivali, Mumbai – Training and Placement Officer for 2025-2026 academic year.
Job Title/Designation: Training and Placement Officer.
Nature of Duty: One of a placement officer’s daily responsibilities is to assist students or candidates in finding appropriate employment or internships. This includes establishing connections with businesses, planning hiring activities, offering career counselling, and overseeing the entire placement procedure. To serve as an intermediary between academic institutions and the workforce.
- Engaging with the industry and networking: Establishing and preserving connections with businesses. This calls for consistent communication, participation in industry gatherings, and knowledge of the hiring requirements of different businesses.
Finding employment and internship openings: Communicating open vacancies to pupils and keeping track of them.
Organizing recruitment events: Planning career fairs, company presentations, and internal and external recruitment drives.
- Support and Guidance for Students: Career counselling and guidance: Offering suggestions on job search tactics, interview techniques, resume construction, and career options.
Organizing training sessions and workshops: To improve students’ communicative, soft, and technical abilities that apply to the labour market.
Helping students locate and land internships that complement their professional objectives is known as internship placement assistance.
- Managing the placement cycle: Ensuring a seamless and effective procedure from the first applications to the last placements.
Keeping documentation and statistics up to date: Monitoring recruitment results, student profiles, and placement statistics.
Communicating with other departments and interested parties: Collaborating with academics, former students, and other pertinent stakeholders to facilitate the placement process.
- Additional Important Duties: Getting pupils ready for hiring, giving instructions on interviewing, group discussions, and aptitude exams.
Highlighting the institution’s track record of placement: Showcasing the placement program’s accomplishments to draw in new employers and students.
Keeping up with developments in the industry: Observing and modifying tactics in response to shifts in the labour market.
Making sure everyone has equal opportunities: Endeavouring to give every student fair and equal access to placement possibilities.
- Other Responsibilities: Alumni can be used for a variety of purposes by placement officers, most notably career development and student placement. These initiatives include planning skill-development workshops, mentorship programs, networking events, and encouraging alumni-led hiring campaigns. Alumni can also be extremely helpful in delivering career advice, sharing industry insights, and giving insightful criticism on interview and resume techniques.
Actions: Networking Events: Plan gatherings that allow current students to meet alumni, developing important business connections and possible career paths. Mentoring Programs: Using their experience to help students negotiate their career pathways, alumni are paired with students to provide career advice and support. Skill Development seminars: Make use of alumni knowledge to lead seminars on subjects including industry-specific information, interview techniques, and resume writing. Recruitment Drives Led by Alumni: Motivate former students to come back to campus to work as recruiters for their companies, giving current students direct access to employment prospects.
Career Panels and Speaker Series: Ask graduates to inspire students and offer insightful industry perspectives by sharing their professional experiences. Comments from Alumni about Interviews and Resumes: Assist students in improving their employability by facilitating mock interviews and alumni assessments of their resumes. Support for Capstone and Research Projects: Engage alumni in evaluating and commenting on research and capstone projects for students, offering practical viewpoints.
Industry-Specific Workshops and Webinars: Arrange live or virtual gatherings where alumni can impart their skills and knowledge about particular fields or technology. Alumni Mentorship Programs: Put in place initiatives where former students provide career counsel and support to current students.
Alumni Surveys and Input: To pinpoint areas that require improvement, get input from alumni regarding their interactions with the school and its placement initiatives. Scholarship and Fundraising: Alumni can be important sources of funding for the school, helping to build infrastructure, provide scholarships, and support other projects. Updating the Alumni Database: For efficient communication and engagement, it is essential to maintain a current and accurate database of alumni information. Collaborative Curriculum Development: By including alumni in the curriculum’s creation, it is possible to make sure that it meets industry demands and equips students for potential jobs.
Alumni Awards and Recognition: Honor and commemorate alumni accomplishments to highlight their accomplishments and motivate current students.
Campus Recruitment Drives: Plan on-campus recruitment activities where businesses can hire students, frequently with the assistance of former students.
Presentation of Placement at Companies: To market the school and its students to prospective employers, alumni can help by presenting at their places of employment. Role of Alumni Relations Officer: To maintain a cordial relationship with our alumni and their overseas offices through involvement and activities, such as programs related to placement.
Pay Scale and Remuneration: As per Norms, and their performance commensurate with merit.
Apply Mode: Email
Last Date: within 15 days from the Advertisement
Organization Website: https://www.sfimar.org/
How to Apply: Interested and eligible Applicants are required to email their application and relevant documents with resumes to [email protected] by 25th July 2025.
Organization Address:
The Chairman.
St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (Autonomous). Gate No. 5. SVP Road. Borivali (w). Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India.
