Assistant Manager/Manager (Co-Op Placement & Alumni)

UCSI University; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSI University is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager for Student Affairs & Alumni in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on supporting the day-to-day operations of the Student Affairs & Alumni office and collaborating with colleagues.

You will actively engage with industry partners and alumni, build a strong network, and organise engagement and networking events for local and international alumni. You will also contribute to newsletters and manage Co-Op portals and placements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa; Mandarin is a plus.
• Proactive, self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Student Affairs & Alumni office with colleagues.
• Engage with industry partners and alumni; build and maintain relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Multilingual

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Your priority and main role as an assistant manager/manager - Student Affairs & Alumni are to support and administer the day-to-day operation of the Student Affairs & Alumni office together with other colleagues.
• To actively engage with our Industry Partners and Alumni's. Build strong relationship and network
• Reach out to alumni from different countries and maintain good relations through available platforms.
• Organise engagement and networking events for both local and international alumni.
• Contribute to the editorial process of the Alumni Newsletter.
• Update the Alumni website with event highlights, prominent alumni features, and alumni success stories regularly.
• To assist in the enquiries on Co-Op Portal and student's placement from our partners.
• To look for new companies and assist the companies to register in our Co-Op Portal.
• To handle and manage stakeholders' feedback and complains according to the University's policy.
• To assist and guide students on their Co-Op Placements.
• To ensure Co-Op enquiries are attended too daily.
• To assist at the Employment and Co-Op Placement Centre.
• To look for new Premier Co-Op partners and work closely with the faculties to increase new Premier Co-Op partners yearly.
• To assist SAA team with the semesterly Orientation programme for new students.
• To ensure records and documents related to Co-Op and Alumni are being kept properly for audit purposes.
• To undertake the essential administration of Student Affairs & Alumni and to provide relevant support to students within the unit's framework.
• To assist other departments within Student Affairs & Alumni with Accommodation, PTPTN, Alumni and other responsibilities within the Student Affairs & Alumni department.
• You shall assist UCSI University & the Group whenever relevant and needed.
• You shall be station at the UCSI One-Stop centre according to the schedule.
• You shall perform all other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.

Requirements:

• At least Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience.
• Able to speak and write in English and Bahasa. Excellent communication skills. Speaking Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as participate within the team.
• Dedicated to work and reliable.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, possess a mature attitude and a good team player.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Have valid driving license.