Zetech University is hiring a Career Service & Mentorship Officer – Business Management to support career development programs, mentor students and strengthen professional growth. The role is based in Ruuri and experience in career services is required.
Job Objective
The
position holder will be to supporting students and graduates in developing
their career paths through guidance, resources, and employability initiatives.
The role involves coordinating internships, mentorships, and job placement
opportunities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing individual career counselling and coaching to students and
alumni on career exploration, CV/resume writing, interview preparation,
job search strategies, networking, and professional development.
- Developing and delivering career workshops, seminars, and events to
enhance students’ employability skills and workforce readiness.
- 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
recruitment, and other employer engagement activities to connect students
and alumni with potential employers.
- Administering and analysing career surveys, assessments, and
graduate outcome data to evaluate programmes, track graduate progression,
and support data-driven improvements.
- Collaborating with academic advisors, student affairs, alumni
relations, and other campus partners to provide holistic career
development support to students.
- Developing and implementing innovative career development programmes
and workshops to enhance students’ employability skills and career
readiness.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with employers, industry
stakeholders, and alumni to facilitate employment, internship, mentorship,
and experiential learning opportunities.
- Supporting the implementation and coordination of mentorship,
apprenticeship, and work-study programmes.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the
supervisor or as captured in your detailed job description.
Qualifications and
experience
- A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources
Management, Counselling, Psychology, 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
