Career and Internship Officer

at  American University In the Emirates AUE

The American University in the Emirates is searching for a Career & Internship Officer in the Employability, Alumni, and Industry Partnership Office to be responsible for providing career counseling regarding career decision-making and the job search process for students and alumni and Internship placement.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master or a bachelor’s in education management or related field from an accredited university
• 3 – 5 years’ practical experience in university.
• Preferably bilingual (speaks English and Arabic fluently)

SKILLS / TRAINING / KNOWLEDGE

• Efficiently handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Building and maintaining relationships with employers, alumni, and other professionals.
• Proficiency in writing clear, professional documents such as emails, reports, and resumes.
• Planning and organizing career fairs, workshops, and informational sessions.
• Addressing student inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan and execute specialized training to enhance student employability.
• Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with employers in the public and private sectors in alignment with the programs offered at AUE to ensure a pool of potential internship placement sites and employment opportunities for students.
• Schedule, plan and execute the University’s Annual Career Fair in addition to other on-campus job recruitment activities.
• Develop an annual budget that adequately serves the department goals annually.
• Prepare bi-annual reports on OCI activities and present employer and internship supervisor feedback to the relevant units/departments for inclusion in institutional decision-making.
• Offer career guidance and career counseling to students and alumni.
• Manage the student internship process by ensuring appropriate internship placement in collaboration with the Colleges, conduct thorough internship-site visits, and monitor the internship exemption process to ensure alignment with University policies and procedures.
• Identify and secure funding from various sources to support the University mission in line with the university advancement and fundraising plan.
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring their continued engagement and support for the institution.
• Perform any duties as assigned by the superiors.

Please refer the Job description for details