Career Services Specialist

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) in Doha seeks a dedicated Career Services professional to guide students and graduates, coordinating with UDST staff to tailor services to student needs.

You will support career programs, advise on resumes, organize the annual career fair, assist with student employment processes, and develop career resources to promote employability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience such as career advising and student counselling.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English languages is required.
• Knowledge of Recruitment, Admissions and registrations processing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective career guidance and development support to students and graduates.
• Document and record policies governing career services operations.
• Advise students on resumes, cover letters, job search strategies and interview prep.
• Organize the annual UDST career fair and other events.
• Support student employment processes and work term placements.
• Develop career resources and maintain an employer database.
• Ensure documentation for career services is updated and accurate.
• Support data collection and analysis to drive program improvements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Proactive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more. With more than 600 staff and over 7,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences with incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head, Career Services, the successful candidate will provide effective career guidance and career development support to students and graduates, working in collaboration with a range of UDST employees to ensure the service is tailored to and meet the needs of students.

The successful candidate will do :

• Support in the execution of comprehensive career services programs and initiatives, that meet the needs of the student population. Document and record policies that govern career services operations; including but not limited to career counselling, student employment, external employer relations and career fair organization.
• Provide career advising, counselling and support to students; guide them on resume and cover letter reviews, job search strategy coaching and interview preparation.
• Support in the organization of the annual career fair of the University, other career events, workshops and programs for students.
• Support the student employment processes, by ensuring all stages are successfully executed and deliverables are met.
• Support and assist students in securing and completing work term placements.
• Support in conducting career assessment for students using career tools and techniques, to determine their suitability for potential career paths.
• Develop career-related resources, such as career guides, tip sheets, and online tools, that students can use to further their career goals.
• Maintain a database of employers, with key contact information, to assist students with identifying potential career opportunities.
• Ensure that all documentation pertaining to the career services function of the University are updated and accurately documented.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data on career services programs and initiatives that will support data-driven decision making on career program development and improvement

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience such as career advising, student counselling and related.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English language is required.

Other Required Skills:

• Highly detail-oriented individual with a proactive can-do attitude to work is essential. A commitment to positive relationship building and effective working relationships across all levels of the organizations is required. Knowledge of Recruitment, Admissions and registrations processing is required. Candidates should demonstrate explanatory communication and interpersonal skills.

University of Doha for Science & Technology - Qatar, Doha