Ref: (ZU/10/Adv/17/2024)
The
objective of the position holder is to support the career development and
employment success of students and alumni. They shall be responsible for
providing comprehensive career counselling, and resources to help students
explore career paths, develop job search skills, and secure employment
opportunities. The Officer shall collaborate with various stakeholders,
including students, faculty, staff, employers, and alumni, to facilitate
career-related initiatives and promote lifelong career development.
Responsibilities:
- Providing individual career counselling
and coaching to students and alumni on topics such as career exploration,
resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking,
and professional development.
- Developing and delivering career-related
workshops, seminars, and events to enhance students’ employability skills
and readiness for the workforce.
- Collaborating with academic departments
to integrate career development into the curriculum and facilitate guest
lectures, industry panels, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Coordinating career fairs, employer
information sessions, on-campus recruiting events, and other employer
engagement activities to connect students with potential employers.
- Administering and analysing
career-related surveys and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness,
track outcomes, and make data-driven improvements.
- Collaborating with campus partners,
including academic advisors, student affairs professionals, and alumni
relations staff, to provide holistic support to students’ career
development needs.
- Developing and implementing innovative
career development programs and workshops to enhance students’
employability skills.
- Participating in professional development
opportunities, conferences, and networking events to enhance knowledge and
skills in career services best practices.
- Implementing the mentorship and
work-study programs
- Any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job
description;
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration, Human Resources Management, Counseling, Psychology, Career
Development, Education, or a related field qualification from a
recognised/accredited University in the relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in
career counselling, student advising or related roles in a large and
reputable organisation.
- Evidence of being a member of a relevant
professional body.
- Strong understanding of career advising,
job search strategies, and employment trends.
- Excellent communication skills, both
written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to develop,
implement and organise career-related programs, workshops, and events.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion in career services programming and initiatives.
How To Apply
Interested
candidates should send their applications to vacancies@zetech.ac.ke quoting
the job reference number on the subject line and; indicating their current and
expected salary on their application letter.