Principal Career & Placement Officer at United States International University Africa (USIU)

Job Description

Reporting to the University Registrar, the successful candidate will assist in sourcing for employment/ internship/ volunteer opportunities for students and alumni; provide professional and responsive career services to students, employers and alumni; work closely with the Career and Placement Officers to broaden and deepen relationships with employers.

Key Responsibilities

• Source job placements, volunteer opportunities and internships for students and alumni
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with industry to market the USIU-Africa student, identify opportunities for new alliances and explore mutual areas of partnership
• Negotiate with employers for Student Placement, Mentorship, Job-shadowing opportunities, Volunteer Work, Company visits, on and off Campus Talks and Training
• Manage departmental projects as well as coordinate all departmental programs
• Develop statistical reports on employer engagement, student placements, training programs and key departmental projects
• Develop training manuals and policy guidelines for departmental programs
• Conduct Career Advising sessions as well as manage Career Development Seminars, Workshops, Career Fairs and Networking events to link students and alumni to industry
• Manage the development and publication of the USIU-Africa Career Newsletter
• Develop strategy for achieving departmental objectives, monitor and report on progress
• Supervise the Placement and Career Services staff
• Develop and manage the departmental budget
• Coordinate all job placement services
• Organize employment recruitment drives and annual career fairs
• Develop, implement and maintain job placement, mentorship and career programs for students and alumni.
• Develop and oversee career services resource library.
• Perform career development and job search counseling for students and alumni.
• Develop and maintain databases of student and employer information
• Protect the confidentiality of client information.

Minimum Educational and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences or equivalent from an accredited University Relevant Master’s Degree;
• Served as Career & Placement Officer for a minimum of 3 years;
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Skills

• Ability to adapt and learn new trends in the market space.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and liaise at all levels.
• Good analytical and research skills.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Output oriented, can handle time-sensitive projects and working to deadlines.
• Can work well with minimum supervision in a diverse team and across various functions both internally and externally.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; Confidentiality and integrity;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
• Good communication skills; Self-motivated;
• Attention to detail; Adaptability and reliability.