Khalifa University

Manager, Career Services

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 3 days ago

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Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Education & Training
Work mode
On site

About the role

The Manager, Career Services reports to the Director of Student Success and Alumni Services and is responsible for shaping and executing comprehensive career development initiatives for undergraduate students. This role oversees employer relations, internship and alumni programs, conducts employment trend analyses, and supervises peer tutoring, student employment, and internship activities, ensuring alignment with university strategy and industry needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Minimum 12 years relevant experience for expatriates or 8 years for UAE nationals in career services or related functions. Proven track record in developing and managing internship, career, and alumni programs. Strong knowledge of UAE labor market trends, Emiratization initiatives, and curriculum alignment. Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development skills. Demonstrated leadership ability to coach, mentor, and evaluate a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in designing and facilitating career development workshops and counseling sessions. Familiarity with data analytics tools for employment surveys and employer data management. Commitment to information security, health and safety standards, and university policies.

Responsibilities

Shaping and executing comprehensive career development initiatives for undergraduate students; overseeing employer relations, internship and alumni programs; conducting employment trend analyses; supervising peer tutoring, student employment, and internship activities; ensuring alignment with university strategy and industry needs.

Skills

  • Employer relations
  • Internship program management
  • Alumni program management
  • Data analytics for employment surveys
  • Career development workshop design
  • Counseling sessions facilitation
  • Budgeting and financial reporting
  • Resource allocation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Partnership development
  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Team management
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Knowledge of UAE labor market trends
  • Emiratization initiatives

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