Alumni Engagement & Career Readiness Officer

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is seeking a motivated Officer - Alumni Engagement and Employability to join its Alumni and Career Services Department. The role focuses on strengthening alumni engagement, enhancing student employability, and delivering impactful career programs to graduates.

You will build relationships with alumni, employers, and industry partners, coordinate career events and networking opportunities, and provide guidance on CVs, interviews, and job-search

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mass Communication, Education, Liberal Arts, or related field.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Higher Education, Communication, Human Resources, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement alumni engagement initiatives, including events and networking opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date alumni records and databases and ensure effective communication with alumni.
• Coordinate career-related initiatives that connect students and graduates with employers and industry professionals.
• Deliver career development programs, workshops, and activities to enhance student readiness.
• Provide guidance on CV development, interview preparation, and job-search strategies for students and graduates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with alumni employers, industry partners and professional bodies.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Relationship building

Event management

Career development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts

Job description

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is seeking a motivated Officer - Alumni Engagement and Employability to join its Alumni and Career Services Department. The role focuses on strengthening alumni engagement, enhancing student employability, and delivering impactful career programs to graduates.

You will build relationships with alumni, employers, and industry partners, coordinate career events and networking opportunities, and provide guidance on CVs, interviews, and job-search