Student Careers Coach: Design Your Life & Pathways

James Cook University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Cook University Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager Student Careers to drive a future-focused student careers strategy and inspire students to navigate a changing world with confidence. This role supports students in designing a life they love, not just finding a job.

As part of the Student Affairs team, you will embed career development throughout the student journey, collaborate with staff and partners, and deliver programmes that empower students to thrive in life and work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Career Development, Education, HR, Business, Counselling, or related discipline.
• 4-6 years' experience in careers services, coaching, learning and development, higher education, youth development, or related fields.
• Exposure to Design Your Life, design thinking, coaching methodologies, or human-centred design approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver career coaching, workshops, and student development programmes.
• Facilitate Design Your Life and design thinking activities for students.
• Support planning and execution of career fairs, employer engagement activities, and networking events.
• Develop career education resources and learning materials.
• Build relationships with employers, alumni, and industry partners.
• Support students in career exploration, job search strategies, internships, and professional development.
• Analyse student participation and outcomes to improve programmes.
• Collaborate with academic staff to embed career development throughout the student journey.

Skills

Career coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Design thinking

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Career Development

Higher education experience

Job description

James Cook University Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager Student Careers to drive a future-focused student careers strategy and inspire students to navigate a changing world with confidence. This role supports students in designing a life they love, not just finding a job.

As part of the Student Affairs team, you will embed career development throughout the student journey, collaborate with staff and partners, and deliver programmes that empower students to thrive in life and work.