Alumni Engagement & Graduate Employability Lead

Higher Colleges of Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Senior Specialist - Graduate Employment / Alumni Affairs. The role builds ties with graduates to promote employment and engages alumni with students and campus activities.

The candidate will implement Alumni Affairs policies, coordinate events, and develop partnerships to enhance graduate employability while maintaining an up-to-date alumni network within the local community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Public Relations).
• Full English and Arabic proficiency are required.
• Intermediate computer literacy with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement Alumni Affairs Central Services policies, procedures and processes.
• Promote graduating students and alumni within the community through events and publications.
• Identify opportunities for employment, mentoring and sponsorship for graduates.
• Establish and maintain a local alumni network through campus and off‑campus activities.
• Develop alumni relations programs to support ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Assist in arranging alumni networking events at the local level.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date alumni database and provide input for consolidation.
• Educate students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs.
• Collaborate with Partnerships to build alumni partnerships for employability.
• Invite alumni to campus events and manage their involvement.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Public Relations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Senior Specialist - Graduate Employment / Alumni Affairs. The role builds ties with graduates to promote employment and engages alumni with students and campus activities.

The candidate will implement Alumni Affairs policies, coordinate events, and develop partnerships to enhance graduate employability while maintaining an up-to-date alumni network within the local community.