Senior Career Development & Industry Engagement Officer

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is seeking a motivated, organized Senior Officer – Career Development & Industry Engagement to join its Alumni and Career Services Department.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will lead and coordinate the University’s work experience, internship, career development, and industry engagement initiatives, building strong relationships with employers and external partners.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, HR, Marketing, Education, Communications, or related field.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional experience in internship/work experience coordination or industry engagement.
• Training or certification in career development or partnership development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the University’s work experience and internship programs.
• Identify and secure internship and work experience opportunities aligned with students’ programs and goals.
• Coordinate internship placement with students, departments, employers and stakeholders.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date database of participating employers and opportunities.
• Support planning and delivery of career development activities and events.
• Develop relationships with employers, industry partners and professional organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Tech literacy (MS Word/PowerPoint/Exce

Analytical & process improvement

Organization & time management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Knowledge of employability and work‑in

Higher education knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Marketing, Education, Communications, Career Development, Management, or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (desirable)

Job description

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is seeking a motivated, organized Senior Officer – Career Development & Industry Engagement to join its Alumni and Career Services Department.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will lead and coordinate the University’s work experience, internship, career development, and industry engagement initiatives, building strong relationships with employers and external partners.