Ref: ZU/10/25/21
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean of Student Affairs, the position holder will, among other duties, be responsible for:
Representing the University to prospective employers and seeking placement opportunities
Promoting placement opportunities and benefits to students through a range of media options
Identifying industry speakers for career guidance talks/presentations/trainings/public lectures
Targeting employer events to help inform students on relevant sectors for placement
Assisting, promoting and hosting of employer events for both brand building and recruitment
Monitoring and assessing the suitability of existing placement opportunities by ensuring that the employers meet the stipulated Zetech Academic Quality Assurance guidelines.
Organizing workshops and trainings for entrepreneurship, leadership, employability and life skills
Gathering and analyzing market information and trends
Managing and analyzing placement activity data, giving feedback to all stakeholders and creating detailed and accurate reports
Providing guidance to students on placement application processes through lectures, employer sessions and individual appointments
Improving the self-concept of students; increasing productivity and developing positive image through psychological counseling
Ensure the department is compliant to the university’s Quality Management System
Assisting the Dean of Student Affairs in conducting ZUSA activities and organizing student social activities and events
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
A Bachelors degree in Communication, Public Relations, Social Sciences or relevant field from a recognized University
A diploma or post graduate diploma in counselling psychology
Must be a registered professional counselor
At least three years’ experience in a similar role
Experience and knowledge of job recruitment and student attachment process in an educational environment (preferably in a University)
Experience in counseling young people is an added advantage.
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