Student Career Coach & Employability Mentor

University of Wollongong in Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual air ticket allowance

Medical insurance

Generous annual leave

End-of-service benefits (UAE)

Professional development opportunities

Multicultural working environment

Job summary

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is seeking a dynamic Career Advisor to guide students and alumni in building employability skills and securing meaningful employment outcomes. You will coach individuals, run workshops, and partner with employers to create opportunities.

This student-centered role offers a supportive team, exposure to a diverse, international community, competitive salary, and development opportunities within a globally recognised Australian university.

Qualifications

• Experience in career advising, employability, recruitment, or coaching.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience facilitating workshops or training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one career coaching and planning support.
• Guide students and alumni on CV writing, interview prep, networking, and job search strategies.
• Design and facilitate employability workshops and career development programmes.
• Build career resources and support students in using career platforms and tools.
• Support employer engagement, career fairs, networking events, and recruitment initiatives.
• Stay informed about labour market trends and graduate recruitment practices.
• Contribute to enhancing graduate employability and student success outcomes.

Skills

Career advising

Employability

Recruitment

Coaching

Counselling

Talent acquisition

Education

Student services

Job description

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is seeking a dynamic Career Advisor to guide students and alumni in building employability skills and securing meaningful employment outcomes. You will coach individuals, run workshops, and partner with employers to create opportunities.

This student-centered role offers a supportive team, exposure to a diverse, international community, competitive salary, and development opportunities within a globally recognised Australian university.