Learning And Development Specialist

Shiv Nadar University; Delhi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiv Nadar University in Delhi invites applications for a Training Specialist to design and deliver career readiness programs for non-engineering students. You will create content, conduct mock interviews, GDs, and workshops on tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Google Workspace, shaping employability across UG/PG programmes.

The role emphasizes strong facilitation, coaching, and alignment with current industry hiring trends to prepare students for successful placements.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Post Graduate in Management/Economics/Liberal Arts/Psychology or any Non-Engineering stream from Tier-1/2 college with prior experience in corporate or educational institution.
• Expertise in relevant training content creation.
• Certifications in Soft Skills, Train-the-Trainer, Career Coaching, Communication, NLP or Employability Skills would be an advantage.
• Proven experience as a trainer, instructor, or industry professional in IT domain and exposure of conducting freshers interview will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Customise course wise training content based on research, latest employment trends, skill demands, and industry requirements.
• Deliver structured training for non-engineering students across UG/PG programmes on communication, verbal ability, employability and workplace readiness.
• Facilitate mock interviews, GDs, presentations, role plays and recruitment simulations.
• Conduct workshops on essential career tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Productivity Suites, Collaboration Tools, and other job-ready applications.
• Integrate communication, presentation, and professional skills within technical training modules.
• Measure learner feedback, participation and learning outcomes and continuously improve delivery methodology.
• Mentor students on employability gaps, professional communication, confidence and placement preparation.
• Understand current hiring trends, job descriptions and employer expectations and incorporate them into training.

Skills

Training content

Soft skills

Train-the-Trainer

Career coaching

Communication

NLP

Employability

Education

Graduate/Post Graduate in Management/Economics/Liberal Arts/Psychology or any Non-Engineering stream from Tier-1/2 college with prior experience in corporate or educational institution

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Google Workspace

Collaboration tools

Job description

Essential Qualification

1. Graduate/Post Graduate in Management/Economics/Liberal Arts/Psychology or any Non-Engineering stream from Tier-1/2 college with prior experience in corporate or educational institution.
2. Expertise in relevant training content creation.
3. Certifications in Soft Skills, Train-the-Trainer, Career Coaching, Communication, NLP or Employability Skills would be an advantage.
4. Proven experience as a trainer, instructor, or industry professional in IT domain and exposure of conducting freshers interview will be an advantage.

Role & responsibilities

1. Customise course wise training content based on research, latest employment trends, skill demands, and industry requirements.
2. Deliver structured training for non-engineering students across UG/PG programmes on communication, verbal ability, employability and workplace readiness.
3. Facilitate mock interviews, GDs, presentations, role plays and recruitment simulations.
4. Conduct workshops on essential career tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Productivity Suites, Collaboration Tools, and other job-ready applications.
5. Integrate communication, presentation, and professional skills within technical training modules.
6. Measure learner feedback, participation and learning outcomes and continuously improve delivery methodology.
7. Mentor students on employability gaps, professional communication, confidence and placement preparation.
8. Understand current hiring trends, job descriptions and employer expectations and incorporate them into training.

Required Skills:

1. Knowledge of latest technologies, such as: Data analytics tools, AI tools
2. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with Power BI, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools.
3. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
4. Strong facilitation, presentation and classroom-management skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.