Архив: Head of Career Development Centre. Ташкент.

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JOB TITLE: Head of Career Development Centre

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services

PURPOSE

To undertake professional support for students of Westminster International University in Tashkent, to increase their employability skills, career education and job placement opportunities. To undertake professional duties as an Administrative member of staff in coordinating and managing student support and employer liaison functions regarding student employment, student career development and related administrative responsibilities.

CONTEXT

WIUT is modelled on the best practices of UK/International universities. The university owes a duty of care to its students and their future, this duty of care requires the development and provision of professional support services. These services will support students in their learning, providing confidence that in times of need there is support, as well as providing opportunities for personal and professional development outside of their formal requirements as students.

Particularly for announced position, this means a service that provides professional academic support (career guidance, mentoring, informing and advising), as well as support in future career / studies option. The service will need to be developed and will be an example for other universities to consider. The post requires a person of professional integrity and vision as well as practical approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To serve as the primary liaison between the university, its students and alumni, as well as potential local and international employers;
• To undertake responsibility for the management of career development centre and its employees, including all operations and setting annual as well as long term plans in accordance with the University’s strategic plan;
• To develop new contacts with external organizations with the aim of enlarging employment opportunities for students as well as alumni;
• To monitor, analyze, and evaluate current scope of services provided by career development centre and launches, develops, implements and supervises new projects oriented to the students’ employment and improvement of students’ employability skills under the supervision of Director of Student Support Services and in close collaboration with other relevant departments;
• To launch and develop projects oriented to the students’ employment and improvement of students’ employability skills;
• To provide support service to an area of student support relating to his/her future career and/or further studies (e.g. Postgraduate studies);
• To report to Director of Student Support Services as appropriate on the areas of support for which responsible.
• To engage in the professional development in support of the services.
• To help to develop the range and quality of provision in student support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• First degree (Bachelor) preferably from an international university, preferably in the fields of
business administration, HRM, Marketing, Project Management and Information Technologies.
• Candidates should be fluent in Uzbek, Russian and English.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• At least 1-2 years relevant careers guidance work experience, preferably within a Higher Education environment.
• An understanding of the educational environment, business communications and similar professional environments.
• A professional interest in an area of student support and graduate employability.
• Evidence of commitment to innovation in development and delivery of services.

KEY SKILLS
• The applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment, flexibility, passion and enthusiasm for the professional area;
• Be well organized, business minded and able to plan ahead and meet deadlines;
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills, including presentation and communication skills.