Career Development Services Administrator at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

• To be responsible for providing an environment for student career development, coordinating the activities of the Office, and preparing students for the work environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide management with accurate, timely, and complete reports on Career Development Services’ events, Strathmore’s employability rate, and annual student/alumni job placement to facilitate decision making.
• Conduct surveys, analyse and prepare reports for process improvement as part of the core duties in ensuring effective operations.
• Conduct employer development visits on existing and prospective employers to improve employability and facilitate formal and non-formal agreements with employer partners.
• Plan for graduate recruitments, invite industry experts for career talks, and provide recruitment support to companies during employment of Strathmore University students.
• Facilitate networking opportunities for students and alumni with industry representatives to inform the students on their career opportunities.
• Coordinate the Annual career fair, school specific mini career fairs, HR roundtables, and other career related events to communicate information on the organizations’ recruitment processes and create a rapport with employers;
• Monitor operations in Career Development Services and create new procedures to aid in efficiency as the need arises

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in any business-related field from a recognized institution
•  Certificate In Counseling will be an added advantage.

Experience:

•  At least 3 years’ experience in Administration or HR with knowledge in training and development

Competencies and Attributes

•  Leadership Skills
•  Decision Making Skills
•  Attention to details.
•  Teamwork and Collaborative Skills
•  Creativity and Innovativeness
•  Effective Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
•  Time Management Skills
•  Data Management Skills
•  Presentation Skills
•  Networking Skills