Career Development & Industry Partnerships Lead

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) invites applications for a Senior Officer – Career Development & Industry Engagement in Alumni and Career Services. The role leads work experience programs, internship coordination, and industry engagement with employers and partners to boost student employability.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will manage partnerships, organize career events, and oversee social media communications while supporting departmental KPIs and student success in

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in technology and AI tools, with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and complete them in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and develop lasting partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the University’s work experience and internship program, including developing and maintaining relationships with suitable employers, organizations, and industry partners.
• Identify and secure quality internship and work experience opportunities aligned with students’ academic programs, interests, and career goals.
• Facilitate the internship placement process by coordinating with students, academic departments, employers, and other relevant stakeholders from opportunity identification through placement and completion.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of participating employers, industry partners, internship providers, and available opportunities.
• Maintain accurate internship records and documentation, collect feedback from students and employers, monitor outcomes, and prepare regular reports.
• Recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness, quality, and student experience of the University’s work experience and internship program.
• Support the planning and delivery of career development activities, including career workshops, employer talks, career fairs, networking opportunities, recruitment events, and other student-focused programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, corporate partners, industry representatives, professional organizations, and other external stakeholders to expand internship, career, and student engagement opportunities.
• Support employer outreach, partnership coordination, stakeholder communications, meetings, follow-up, and relationship management.
• Manage community and industry engagement initiatives and identify opportunities for collaboration with businesses, government entities, NGOs, professional organizations, alumni, and other external stakeholders.
• Support partnerships and collaborative initiatives that enhance student employability, work experience, graduate recruitment, and industry engagement.
• Coordinate and support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Senior Manager, Alumni and Career Services, in support of the department’s strategic objectives.
• Manage and coordinate the Alumni and Career Services Department’s social media channels, including content planning, preparation, publication, content calendars, and promotion of internship, career, alumni, employer, and departmental activities.
• Monitor social media engagement and communications performance and prepare reports and recommendations to improve reach, engagement, and stakeholder awareness.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other departmental documents while maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information appropriately.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, appointments, and departmental activities, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes, tracking action points, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental initiatives, policies, procedures, KPIs, and operational plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Event management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for a Senior Officer – Career Development & Industry Engagement in Alumni and Career Services. The role leads work experience programs, internship coordination, and industry engagement with employers and partners to boost student employability.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will manage partnerships, organize career events, and oversee social media communications while supporting departmental KPIs and student success in