Career Center Coordinator at the Office of Student Affairs

Job Title: Career Center Coordinator
Department: Office of Student Affairs
Division: AUB Career Center
Grade: 12

Basic Functions: The career center coordinator at the AUB Career Center will be responsible for administering and delivering career planning, career awareness, career preparedness and placement programs to undergraduate and graduate AUB students. Will provide the necessary information and assistance in relation to making the appropriate career/employment choices and supporting in career placement with potential employers. Communicates with employers for company presentations, career related events, job fairs, and other. Assists the Career director in the career center initiatives, data collection and career platform management.

Duties Performed:

• Performs day-to-day operations of the career center to ensure early student awareness and engagement with the industry and maximum placement upon graduation.
• Assists in the management and implementation of the career center main activities and events such as the career fair, career month and other.
• Counsels and advises students on career roadmap.
• Develops and implements career services programs.
• Develops, coordinates and presents workshops, seminars and activities for student career development, career awareness and related topics.
• Provides resources for career related skill development and for key focus areas relating to career preparedness, cv preparation, job interviews and job placement.
• Manages the career portal and related information and procedures.
• Collaborates with employers for job postings, recruitment needs, and career/internship/skill building student events.
• Attends seminars, annual career fairs, educational conferences and other training opportunities for professional development.
• Manages the career center's database and collect relevant information and data on student recruitment, career path, employment opportunities and other.
• Manages and keeps up to date the career services website and online platforms.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and presentations as needed.
• Assists with WSP where needed.
• Collaborates with academic departments, faculty, and staff to integrate career development and employer engagement opportunities across programs and promote experiential learning opportunities.
• Performs other services when needed and as required by the Director of the AUB career center or the Dean of Student Affairs.

Work Contacts:

• Regular contact with students and potential employers as well as with colleagues at Career Center, OSA and across all levels of the organization.
• Contact with external agencies and partners is also expected.

Independence of Operation:

• Reports to the Director of the AUB Career Center (and to the Dean and Associate Dean of student affairs where required).
• Works independently with broad and general guidelines.
• Works according to professional standards and established procedures. Completed work is subject to general review.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervise student-employees.

Physical Effort:

Minimal.

Work Conditions:

Clean and pleasant.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as career counseling, psychology, human resources, higher education administration, business, or similar (Master's degree preferred).
• Certification in career counseling or related field should the bachelor's degree not be directly related.
• 3-5 years' experience in career counseling, student advising or related fields, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of career development theories, job market trends and recruitment practices.
   
• Ability to engage with employers and trending industries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and work in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of Arabic.
• Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel and career-related software tools.