Ajman University is presently looking for active and dedicated candidates to join their university for the position of a Career Services Officer. Estbalished in 1988, Ajman University is an academic institution that offers a broad range of high quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The University strives to fulfil the needs of students, alumni, employers and society through a learner centric development journey, quality education, hands on experience, research as well as community engagement. AU develops well rounded, career ready graduates who are professionally competent, socially responsible, innovative and active contributors to the development of the UAE.
Job Purpose of A Career Services Officer
Provide student development activities & services to students to enhance their employability skills.
Your Duties As A Career Services Officer
- Develop, plan and apply career policy and procedures.
- Working closely with students, graduates, faculty and administration to ensure a high level of successful placement out comes and to meet the overall AU mission that every student will graduate career ready.
- Working with colleagues to ensure students have externship sites identified prior to externship need.
- Complete all paperwork in a timely manner to meet accreditation standard.
- Place students based on skill sets and employer needs.
- Developing partner ships with various private and governmental corporations.
- Posting job openings.
- Following up on student employment and provides employers with on site scheduling and plan visits.
- Conducting students & employers surveys.
- Planning career events with help of local business / industries.
- Coordinating pre employability and employability skills training programs i.e. CV writing, job search process, job interview, and work place ethics.
- Organizing class room presentation and work shops on career development.
- Contacting schedule and plan corporate / governmental guest speakers to provide information on potential positions for internship and job placement.
- Prospecting and contact potential employers for internship and job placement and provide assistance and support for intern and graduated students.
- Attending meetings, fairs and conferences related to career and job market trends.
- Other duties as assigned by the direct manager.
What You’ll Need?
Qualification
- Bachelor degree in relevant field.
Experience
- 5 years experience of previous experience in Career Services and Career Counseling.
Nationality
- UAE Nationals.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of job application process, interview procedures and resume writing.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents of the Career Center i.e. students from diverse backgrounds, college administrators, faculty and staff.
- Requires excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer services skills.