Career Coach for Student Success & Employability

Uowdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual air ticket allowance

Medical insurance

End-of-service benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is seeking a proactive Career Advisor to support students and alumni in shaping career paths, building employability, and connecting with opportunities. You will coach, guide, and design programmes while collaborating with industry partners and academic staff to enhance graduate outcomes.

You will contribute to career resources, deliver engaging sessions, and help students translate goals into actionable plans within a fast-paced university environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student and alumni populations.
• Experience delivering employability or career readiness programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one career advising sessions for students and alumni, including career planning and goal setting.
• Assist with resume/CV development, networking, and professional branding.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops and programmes on resume writing, job search techniques, LinkedIn, and career exploration.
• Stay informed on labour market trends and contribute to career resources and online tools.
• Support employer and alumni engagement through career fairs, events, and presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is seeking a proactive Career Advisor to support students and alumni in shaping career paths, building employability, and connecting with opportunities. You will coach, guide, and design programmes while collaborating with industry partners and academic staff to enhance graduate outcomes.

You will contribute to career resources, deliver engaging sessions, and help students translate goals into actionable plans within a fast-paced university environment.