Career Development Officer  

Career Development and Graduate Placement

• Determine key employability factors and gaps through employer feedback and labor market research.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide job matching assistance to graduating students.
• Coordinate with the Academic and Student Affairs teams to ensure alignment between student development initiatives and industry standards.

Career Readiness and Employability Programs

• Plan and execute career readiness programs focused on behavioral and soft skills such as communication, professionalism, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Deliver employability workshops, mock interviews, career coaching sessions, and values-based readiness training.
• Collaborate with Guidance Counselors, Program Heads, and external experts to integrate employability skills into student development initiatives.

Alumni Affairs and Engagement

• Organize and facilitate termly orientations for graduating students and alumni about alumni services and graduate support programs.
• Maintain and regularly update alumni communication tools, directories, and databases.
• Provide consultation and employment assistance to alumni as needed

Research, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Conduct graduate exit interviews every term and analyze collected data to assess employment outcomes, the effectiveness of placement strategies, and the relevance of academic programs and student services.
• Submit comprehensive reports based on alumni/graduates tracking findings, alumni engagement, and placement performance.
• Recommend improvements in academic programs, policies, and student support services using tracking and alumni feedback.

Marketing and Communications

• Develop quarterly newsletters and digital content that highlight graduate employability milestones, alumni success stories, and placement achievements.
• Collaborate with Branding and Communications for campaigns showcasing CIIT’s career placement initiatives.
• Promote behavioral growth and industry readiness success through internal and external communication channels.

• Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Education, Marketing, Communication Arts, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Social Science or other related fields

• At least 3 years of experience in a related field like recruitment, human resources and the like

• General exposure to career preparation strategies and graduate placement activities

• General knowledge and enthusiasm with Traditional and Digital Arts, Multimedia, Information Technology and Game Development is a distinct advantage

• Strong experience and skill in reports generation and database management is an advantage for this role

• Strong database management, research and critical thinking skills

• Must possess strong relationship-building and communication skills

• Excellent command of the English Language (both written and verbal)

• Familiarity and ability to work around Google Workspace is an advantage

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion

• Ability to work around new technological advancements is an advantage