Campus Work-Placement Specialist

Higher Colleges of Technology; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Colleges of Technology is seeking a Work Placement Coordinator to support annual planning, development of employment opportunities, and on-campus placement events.

You will liaise with faculty, Academic Advisors and the Outreach and Engagement team to implement placement schedules, interviews, and related employer communications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, full English and Arabic proficiency, and at least four years of work placement experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Full English and Arabic proficiency are required.
• Intermediate computer literacy is required (e.g. MS Office).
• Minimum of four years of work experience in Work Placement or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support annual plans to expand employment opportunities for students on campus.
• Assist in developing and communicating an up-to-date calendar for work placement events and career fairs.
• Coordinate with faculty, Academic Advisors and Outreach and Engagement for effective implementation of work placement plans.
• Assist in scheduling on-campus recruitment events.
• Develop materials to promote placement opportunities in collaboration with Outreach and Engagement.
• Support work experience orientations and workshops.
• Monitor placement activities in accordance with schedules.
• Arrange interviews with students for employers in a timely manner.
• Provide information and guidance to students from interview to internship completion.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of employer and student information and related data.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Higher Colleges of Technology is seeking a Work Placement Coordinator to support annual planning, development of employment opportunities, and on-campus placement events.

You will liaise with faculty, Academic Advisors and the Outreach and Engagement team to implement placement schedules, interviews, and related employer communications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, full English and Arabic proficiency, and at least four years of work placement experience.