Employability and Career Services Officer/Advisor

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University seeks a proactive Employability and Career Services Officer/Advisor to join the Career Services team. This full‑time role supports student employability, internship opportunities, on‑campus employment, and external employer relationships.

It involves coordinating placements, guiding students, and aligning career initiatives with institutional goals. The ideal candidate has experience in career advising, internship coordination, or employer engagement, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of career development tools and student employment systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the internship program and on‑campus student employment processes.
• Cultivate external employer relations and partnerships.
• Deliver career development workshops and support career fairs and employer engagement events.
• Advise students on CV writing, interview preparation, workplace readiness and professional growth.

Skills

Career counseling

Employer relations

Internship coordination

Student development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About This Job

Abu Dhabi University is seeking a proactive and student-focused Employability and Career Services Officer/Advisor to join the Career Services team. This full-time administrative position is pivotal in supporting student employability, managing internship opportunities, overseeing on-campus student employment, and strengthening the University's relationships with external employers. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating internship placements, cultivating employer partnerships, supporting recruitment activities, and guiding students in exploring their career potential through targeted career development initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing the internship program, coordinating on-campus student employment processes, delivering career development workshops, supporting career fairs and employer engagement events, advising students on CV writing, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and professional growth, and ensuring consistent communication with students, employers, academic departments, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and collaboration skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a proven ability to align career services initiatives with institutional goals. A background in career advising, internship coordination, employer relations, recruitment, or student development is essential. Candidates should have a relevant educational background and significant experience in higher education, employability services, career counseling, or employer engagement. Proficiency in English and additional languages, along with strong knowledge of career development tools, student employment systems, and employer engagement platforms, will be highly regarded. Join us in supporting Abu Dhabi University's mission and strategic objectives by empowering students to build professional skills, gain meaningful work experience, and successfully transition into the workforce.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to manage the internship program, on-campus student employment and cultivate external employer relations while supporting, guiding, and educating students about their career potential through career development workshops.