Placement & Career Services Officer at Boma International Hospitality College

JOB SUMMARY:

• To facilitate student career development through internships, job placements, mentorship, and partnerships with industry stakeholders, ensuring every continuing student and or graduate is career-ready and aligned with the institution’s mission.

Scope of the role:

• Students
• Employers/Industry Partners
• Faculty and Academic Departments
• Alumni

Your key Responsibilities:

• Advise and guide students on available internship and employment opportunities aligned with their career goals.
• Maintain and update the internship and placement database and prepare periodic reports on student placement outcomes.
• Coordinate career events, forums, mentorship sessions, and pre-internship orientations.
• Identify, refer, and facilitate eligible students for internships and job placements.
• Provide career counseling, including resume writing, interview skills, and workplace professionalism training.
• Develop and publish internship handbooks, career guidelines, and informational materials.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, government agencies, and corporate organizations to expand placement opportunities.
• Monitor and support students during internships to ensure a positive learning experience.
• Collect and analyze employer and graduate feedback to improve placement services.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure students are well-prepared and placed in relevant externship and job opportunities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Placement & Career Service Assistant

THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Career Development, HR, Education, Hospitality Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong communication, networking, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
• Competence in computer applications, career services software, and virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle).
• Familiarity with business, industry trends, and management functions, with proven ability to liaise effectively with employers and stakeholders.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in student placement, career services, counseling, or related higher education functions.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Proficient in using computerized systems, databases, and report preparation tools.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, gather and analyze data, and evaluate student records.
• Good understanding of the hospitality industry, placement policies, and available career opportunities, with flexibility to travel when required.