Alumni Specialist & Career Consultant

Batterjee Medical College; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Saudi Arabia seeks an Alumni Specialist & Career Consultant to enhance alumni engagement and support student career development. The role involves building industry connections, maintaining relationships with graduates, and providing career guidance. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least 2 years of experience in relevant fields. Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in student affairs, alumni relations, or career services.
• Experience in higher education or healthcare environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an up-to-date alumni database and communication channels.
• Provide career guidance, counseling, and career planning support to graduates.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers and industry partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Counseling skills

Relationship-building skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, HR, or Communications

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Alumni Specialist & Career Consultant to strengthen alumni engagement, support student career development, and enhance graduate employability. This role plays a key part in building strong industry connections, supporting career readiness, and maintaining long-term relationships with BMC graduates.

Key Responsibilities

Alumni Relations & Engagement

• Develop and maintain an up-to-date alumni database and communication channels.
• Plan and coordinate alumni events, reunions, networking activities, and guest lectures.
• Serve as the main point of contact for alumni relations and inquiries.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to promote alumni success stories.

Career Development & Employability

• Provide career guidance, counseling, and career planning support to students and graduates.
• Organize CV writing workshops, interview preparation sessions, and job‑search skills training.
• Coordinate career days, employer presentations, and recruitment events.
• Follow up on graduate employment outcomes and support job transitions.

Employer & Industry Relations

• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, healthcare organizations, and industry partners.
• Coordinate graduate recruitment opportunities with employer HR teams.
• Share graduate profiles with employers in compliance with data privacy policies.

Graduate Services & Records

• Coordinate the release of degree certificates, transcripts, and good conduct certificates.
• Issue certified copies of academic documents as required.
• Support graduation and withdrawal processes with proper documentation handling.

Reporting & Institutional Support

• Prepare reports on alumni engagement, employment outcomes, and career activities.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Quality, HR, and other units on graduate‑related initiatives.
• Participate in committees and institutional events as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, HR, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in student affairs, alumni relations, career services, or employability support.
• Experience in higher education or healthcare environment is an advantage.
• Strong communication, counseling, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and database systems.
• Fluency in Arabic & English.

Key Competencies

• Professionalism & confidentiality
• Initiative & problem‑solving mindset
• Strong interpersonal & stakeholder management skills
• Student‑ and alumni‑centered approach
• Attention to detail & follow‑through

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Higher Education