Assistant Placement Specialist

  Purpose of the Position

To join our team and perform a critical role in connecting our students with valuable placement opportunities, the position holder must be a dynamic and result-oriented Placement Assistant Officer. The Placement Assistant Officer will be in charge of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with industry partners, identifying job opportunities for students, and ensuring successful placements. .

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry Liaison: 

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of employers, industry professionals, and organizations.
• Work with industry representatives to better understand placement opportunities.

2.  Student Engagement: 

• Provide ongoing non-academic support to students throughout the placement lifecycle, addressing queries, resolving issues, and ensuring a smooth and positive placement experience. 
• Organize workshops, seminars, and placement/training sessions to help students improve their skills in areas such as resume writing, interview prep, and professional networking.

3.  Placement Coordination: 

• Serve as a liaison between students and employers, facilitating the placement process from beginning to end.
• Work with academic departments to understand students' skills and qualifications, ensuring a match with industry needs.
• Keep students up to date by sourcing and curating training opportunities from various industries.
• Collaborate closely with the line manager to understand the placement requirements. 

4.  Data Management: 

• Keep accurate records of student placements, including company information, student contracts, and other placement-related materials.
• Create placement statistics and outcome reports for analysis and improvement.

5.  Networking and Events: 

• Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking functions to promote collaboration and partnership opportunities.
• Create a survey for the purpose of placement assessment to ensure continuous improvement of the placement process.
• Organize and take part in on-campus hiring drives.

 Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.

Experience & Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline). Proven experience in career counseling and placement services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as clear examples of dealing with a variety of personalities and organizational positions.
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint - is required for producing reports and preparing presentations.
• Capability to present in front of large groups.
• Excellent organizational abilities, as well as the ability to schedule and plan within a cyclical structure.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent command of the Arabic & English language.

Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.