Manager Career Services

Khalifa University of Science and Technology

About the Role

The Manager, Career Services is responsible for the development of career, internship and alumni programs including the establishment and maintenance of employer relations. The Manager will also conduct studies of career development patterns and employment trends to provide input for possible curriculum changes as well as supervise the peer tutoring, student employment and internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Classification Staff
• Reporting Line Director, Student Success and Alumni Services
• Contribute to the development of the Department's strategy, as well as annual business plans.
• Contribute to the development of the Department's policies and procedures, in line with the overall business objectives of the University, ensuring they promote leading practices and excellence.
• Contribute to the development and management of the Department’s budgets and report back on a timely basis to ensure that divergences are addressed promptly.
• Develop and implement a platform which delivers career advancement and guidance services to the student population throughout their period of study.
• Manage and oversee comprehensive career service programs initiatives and manage the section’s activities, workshops and events.
• Develop, organize and facilitate self-marketing skills workshops, one to one career counseling sessions, industry and career-related events, interviews and screenings, and promote students to industry.
• Engage, communicate and provide internship, career advancement and employment opportunities to undergraduate students.
• Establish relationship with other educational institutions to exchange experience and support if necessary.
• Ensure and monitor captured data in support of employers.
• Represent the university in Emiratization plans meetings, includes keeping a timely employment referral activity, as well as an up-to-date career resource library and files for potential employers.
• Monitor the implementation of the annual graduate employment survey to capture graduate data in areas of employment, continuing education and report findings accordingly.
• Develop and establish relationships in the regional community, government and private sectors, and ensure to secure the appropriate internships and vacancies for students according to their qualifications and career goals.
• Develop and present career development trainings for students and design career events conferences for students.
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• Report on students and other related information on career development for top management, when required.
• Maintain a calendar of annual recruiting activities such as career fairs, includes consultation with employer representatives to schedule on campus recruiting activities in addition to university’s own career fair and liaises with External Relations Department to participate.
• Ensure that career service programs are developed and updated on the University's website in coordination with the Marketing and Communications Department and manage the developed platform to ensure career development and guidance services are provided to students.
• Manage and facilitate Faculty and Career Service Advisory Committee meetings, to discuss and develop new learning and work experiences to the University's students.
• Develop and expand the Universities Alumni Relations function and also involves cultivating and broadening alumni interest in the University and plans for relevant events including alumni reunion activities and events related to alumni programs and activities.
• Develop programs to involve alumni in campus events, career mentorship opportunities for students, and student recruitment campaigns.
• Oversee content and communication material to keep alumni informed and updated about the University and its activities, milestones and events.
• Manage and ensure all related enquiries in a timely and efficient way, by telephone, email or in person for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to the University's information security policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.
• Ensure coordination with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by Line Manager.
• Provide coaching, guidance and mentoring as required to enhance the internal capabilities of the team and ensure the achievement of established objectives and plans.
• Recommend appropriate training courses as per the pre-determined training needs, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor their results.
• Carry out performance appraisals for subordinates according to planned schedules and recommend necessary actions as per the applied practices.
• Conduct periodic meetings with subordinates to ensure that priorities are clear and workflow is running smoothly.
• Follow-up on employees' administrative affairs such as vacations, leaves and other administrative and related affairs.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling or related field
• Required Experience 8 - 12 Years of experience

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