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Education
UGC announces over 100 open online courses for UG, PG students
Education Desk, Indian Express
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced over 100 open online courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
According to commission, the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) will be offering 78 UG, 46 PG non-engineering MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in January semester on SWAYAM platform– swayam.gov.in.
Information about course-wise classes and exam dates are available on the website.
Students from any university or college will be allowed to avail the credit transfer benefits from the course. The courses are beneficial for academic fraternity and working professionals too.
Last year, six courses from SWAYAM were listed under Class Central’s 30 best online courses of 2019. The courses are academic writing, digital marketing, animations, mathematical economics, python for data science, early childhood care and education (ECCE).
Career
Looking for a marketing career in architecture? Here are 10 firms currently hiring
Excerpts from article by Alexander Walter published in archinect.com
Are you a marketing professional itching for a job change? Here are 10 current openings for marketing and related roles at architecture firms and schools in the United States of America (USA):
1. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) seeks a Senior Marketing Specialist and Communications Coordinator in San Francisco, CA as well as Marketing Coordinator in Chicago, Illinois (they also have plenty of other architectural positions listed)
The Senior Marketing Specialist manages marketing materials of all sizes and complexities, develops content, helps improve marketing resources and processes, and contributes to the development of new business strategies. Based at the SOM San Francisco office, the person selected will work in close collaboration with the firm’s leadership and a variety of other internal clients as part of a high-performing marketing team.
2. Shigeru Ban Architects seeks a Designer / Marketing Coordinator in New York, NY (they’re also hiring an Architect / Designer)
The firm’s seeking an Architectural Designer with a professional architect degree (B. Arch or M. Arch) and up to 2 years continuous work experience in a professional architecture practice. Candidates must have exceptional design and presentation skills. The person will also be assisting with the production of marketing materials, and contributing to business development workflow.
3. COOKFOX seeks a Marketing and Communications Specialist in New York, NY
The organisation is looking for someone who is creative, curious, confident and collaborative, with strong writing and graphic skills to work on day-to-day external and internal communications tasks. This person will work closely with the Director of Communications and external publicity consultant to support the studio’s business development, communication, marketing and outreach efforts.
4. Frederick Fisher and Partners seeks a Marketing Manager in West Los Angeles, California
The person selected will support all marketing, public relations (PR), and business development efforts. He / she will assist in developing and implementing marketing and PR campaigns; tracking client and project data; maintaining marketing communication materials; coordinating/planning meetings and client events; maintaining databases; research.
5. Architecture Research Office seeks a Marketing Coordinator in New York, NY
ARO is seeking to hire an experienced Marketing Coordinator with 1-2 years of experience to work closely with the Marketing Director to support the firm’s communications and business development. The professional will join the firm’s close-knit community and cultivate a deep understanding of the firm’s existing body of work and general design philosophy.
6. Cliff Garten Studio seeks a Marketing/Communications Assistant in Los Angeles, California
This internationally recognised public art studio is seeking someone friendly, professional and outgoing to manage and direct the Marketing efforts, and assume administrative roles. The person will also have to manage proposal production and development, including identifying proposal opportunities and coordinating submission requirements.
7. VMDO Architects seeks Marketing Coordinators in Washington D.C. and Charlottesville, Virginia
VMDO seeks to hire a talented full-time Marketing Coordinator to support its Marketing Team, within the broader framework of VMDO’s K-12 higher education, and athletics + community studios. The ‘ideal candidate’ would be a self-starting marketing professional with strong writing and organisational skills as well as experience working in Adobe’s Creative Suite to produce polished marketing proposals and other collateral.
8. CO Architects seeks a Director of Digital Design + Technology (D3T) in Los Angeles, California (they also have openings for a BIM Specialist / Manager, Data Knowledge Manager, and Project Architect)
The role requires coordinating information and knowledge-sharing strategies championed by firm leaders, including implementation on digital platform and publishing to social media, as well as coordinating the firm’s marketing program.
9. MVE + Partners, Inc. seeks a Marketing Coordinator – A/E in Irvine, California
The person selected will work with Sr. Marketing Manager to execute, develop, format and submit Request for Proposals and related materials; Assist in writing and editing for readily deployable marketing materials such as resumes, project sheets, etc; Coordinate with Sr. Marketing Manager/Business Development on all marketing campaigns/ branding efforts, including public relations.
10. Columbia University seeks an Assistant Director – Career Services in New York, NY
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, the Assistant Director is dedicated to assisting students in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation’s (GSAPP) Architecture programs with professional development; Increase the visibility of GSAPP to the industry domestically and internationally; Plan and implement outreach strategies, marketing and communications initiatives.
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the article mentioned above are those of the author(s). They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of ICS Career GPS or its staff.)
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