JOB SUMMARY:

The Career Development Senior Officer plays a strategic role in enhancing the employability and professional growth of students and alumni by designing and delivering impactful career education, upskilling initiatives, and skill development programs. The role focuses on fostering strong relationships between the institution, employers, students, and alumni to facilitate career readiness, meaningful employment opportunities, and lifelong learning and career adaptability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, mass communication, education, liberal arts or a related degree
Essential: good organization skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize. Strong English and Arabic language skills
Desirable: experience working with the public

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency.
• Record of accomplishment of fostering collaboration and lasting partnerships.
• Superior organization skills and ability to complete projects.
• Projects in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of international higher education systems preferred American model.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy, and working with individuals from different cultures.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years post bachelor’s degree professional work experience in an organization.
• Work experience in an organizational setting that is customer facing.
• A proven understanding of Higher Education.
• Demonstrable experience of working with groups of students and alumni and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience of working with employers.

The Career Development Senior Officer plays a strategic role in enhancing the employability and professional growth of students and alumni by designing and delivering impactful career education, upskilling initiatives, and skill development programs. The role focuses on fostering strong relationships between the institution, employers, students, and alumni to facilitate career readiness, meaningful employment opportunities, and lifelong learning and career adaptability.