Senior Specialist - Work Placement

Higher Colleges of Technology; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Colleges of Technology is seeking a dedicated Work Placement Coordinator to develop, coordinate and expand student employment opportunities across the campus.

You will liaise with faculty, arrange on-campus recruitment events, prepare materials, support orientations, and maintain a comprehensive employer–student database to ensure smooth internships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support with the development of annual plans to develop and expand employment opportunities for students within the campus.
• Support with the development and communication of an up-to-date calendar for annual work placement events and career fairs organised.
• Liaise with faculty members, Academic Advisors and Outreach and Engagement for the effective and efficient implementation of work placement plans.
• Support with the scheduling of on-campus recruitment events.
• Support with the development of materials to increase awareness of, and promote, placement opportunities to students in collaboration with the Outreach and Engagement section.
• Support with the implementation of work experience orientations and workshops.
• Monitor the effective and efficient placement of students during the academic year in compliance with work placement schedules.
• Arrange interviews with students on behalf of employers in a timely manner.
• Provide continuous support and guidance to students from initial interview to the completion of the internship.
• Provide necessary information and documentation to employers related to students.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive database covering employer and student information as well as work placement-related data.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Support with the development of annual plans to develop and expand employment opportunities for students within the campus.
• Support with the development and communication of an up-to-date calendar for annual work placement events and career fairs organised.
• Liaise with faculty members, Academic Advisors and Outreach and Engagement for the effective and efficient implementation of work placement plans.
• Support with the scheduling of on-campus recruitment events.
• Support with the development of materials to increase awareness of, and promote, placement opportunities to students in collaboration with the Outreach and Engagement section.
• Support with the implementation of work experience orientations and workshops.
• Monitor the effective and efficient placement of students during the academic year in compliance with work placement schedules.
• Arrange interviews with students on behalf of employers in a timely manner.
• Provide continuous support and guidance to students from initial interview to the completion of the internship.
• Provide necessary information and documentation to employers related to students.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive database covering employer and student information as well as work placement-related data.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required e.g. Business Administration.
• 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 any relevant field. .