Job Title: Alumni and Career Guidance Officer
Location: Muscat, Oman
Hours: Full Time. Hours as necessary for the role.
Responsible To: Director, Student Affairs and Career Services
Purpose of the Job
The Alumni and Career Guidance Officer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Muscat University’s alumni network and enhancing career services for students and graduates. This position is responsible for fostering meaningful and long-term engagement with alumni while equipping students with the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to navigate their career paths successfully.
The role requires close collaboration with students, alumni, faculty, employers, and other stakeholders to provide career counseling, employment opportunities, and networking platforms that enhance employability and professional development. The officer will also be responsible for creating and managing initiatives that contribute to the lifelong success of Muscat University graduates.
Key Responsibilities
Alumni Relations
- Develop and implement a robust alumni engagement strategy to maintain strong, lifelong connections between the university and its graduates.
- Maintain and continuously update a comprehensive alumni database, tracking career progression and professional achievements.
- Organize and coordinate impactful alumni events, including networking receptions, mentoring programs, career talks, and reunions.
- Manage multi-channel alumni communications, including newsletters, social media platforms, and university publications, ensuring alumni stay informed and engaged.
- Establish and strengthen relationships with key alumni who can contribute to the university as mentors, guest speakers, industry liaisons, or donors.
- Collaborate with the Marketing department to highlight alumni success stories and showcase the impact of Muscat University on graduates’ professional journeys.
Career Guidance and Student Support
- Provide one-on-one and group career counseling sessions to help students and recent graduates with job search strategies, career planning, and decision-making.
- Develop and deliver targeted workshops on resume writing, interview techniques, professional branding, and job market trends.
- Maintain up-to-date career resources, job listings, and internship opportunities for students and alumni.
- Support students in identifying and securing meaningful internship placements, job opportunities, and postgraduate education options.
- Assist students with career assessments and self-development plans to align their skills and aspirations with market needs.
Employer and Industry Engagement
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local, regional, and international employers to create employment and internship opportunities for students and graduates.
- Coordinate and execute high-impact career fairs, employer networking sessions, and on-campus recruitment drives.
- Work closely with faculty and academic departments to align university programs with industry needs and emerging job market trends.
- Develop employer engagement initiatives, including employer advisory boards, industry panels, and workplace readiness programs.
- Manage and promote internship and work placement programs, ensuring students gain valuable hands-on experience that enhances employability.
Data Management and Reporting
- Monitor and track employment outcomes, alumni engagement, and career services effectiveness through surveys and reports.
- Collect and analyze data on graduate employability, industry demand, and student career interests to inform decision-making and improve services.
- Provide insights and recommendations to university leadership on alumni relations and career development strategies.
- Leverage technology and digital tools to streamline career services, enhance alumni engagement, and provide data-driven career support.
Skills and Experience Required
- Strong knowledge of career guidance principles, employability trends, and alumni engagement best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, alumni, and employers.
- Proven experience in event planning, networking, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to develop and deliver engaging career-related training, workshops, and mentoring programs.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills to enhance alumni and career services.
- Proficiency in using career services management software, alumni networking platforms, and digital marketing tools.
- A proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in higher education career services, alumni relations, or related fields is highly desirable.
Person Specification
- A student- and alumni-centric mindset with a commitment to providing high-quality career support services.
- Strong leadership, project management, and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- High-level initiative and creativity in engaging alumni and industry partners.
- Strong ambassadorial skills to represent Muscat University at industry events, career fairs, and alumni gatherings.
- A passion for fostering career success and lifelong learning among students and alumni.
Education, Qualifications, and Training
- A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Career Counseling, Business Administration, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in career services, alumni relations, student affairs, or a related field.
- Certification in career counseling or professional coaching is a plus.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written); Arabic is essential.
Terms and Conditions
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days plus private sector national holidays applicable in Oman.