Career Centre Coordinator

Location:	Durban
Job level:	Junior/Mid
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Varsity College

Direct reporting line: Head: Student experience

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE is recognised as a leader in private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Job title: Career centre coordinator
Campus: Durban North Campus

Duties and responsibilities:

Preparation of students for career readiness:

• Advise students on Career Centre platform offerings, including interactive career resources, e-learning content, and self-awareness assessments.
• Provide guidance on CV design, interview preparation, and general career support.
• Offer one-on-one career consultations to help students develop self-awareness and work readiness skills.
• Design and present interactive workshops related to work readiness.
• Host work readiness workshops and showcases, inviting industry leaders to address students.
• Collaborate with heads of schools and departments on industry-specific events and workshops.

Career centre marketing and events:

• Create awareness of the Career Centre through campaigns, in-class visits, workshops, emails, SMSs, WhatsApp groups, and daily student interactions.
• Promote the Career Centre platform and the VC Career Centre app to ensure student and alumni engagement.
• Upload job opportunities to the Career Centre platform job directory.
• Lead and empower the Career Centre ambassador team to market the Career Centre and its platform.
• Coordinate and host career-related events, including career evenings, part-time work expos, and career fairs for students and alumni.
• Organise client appreciation breakfasts, graduate employment workshops, and alumni networking events.

Networking:

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients.
• Ensure clear communication between clients and the Career Centre.
• Conduct regular meetings with clients and attend networking forums.
• Identify potential business partners and seek job opportunities aligned with offered qualifications.
• Promote the value of recruiting through the Career Centre.

Recruitment of students and alumni:

• Manage requests from clients for student or graduate recruitment.
• Screen student CVs, obtain letters of recommendation, and conduct interviews.
• Submit CVs to clients and track applications, following up on placements.

Alumni:

• Provide career support to alumni and facilitate their involvement in networking functions, workshops, and reunions.
• Create opportunities for alumni to give back through job opportunities, talks, or mentorship.
• Maintain contact with alumni and track their industry success.

Competencies required:

• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent administration, planning, and timekeeping skills
• Strong customer service orientation, high energy, and self-motivation
• Effective communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage work proactively
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Superior presentation skills
• Confidence, approachability, and creativity in graduate recruitment

Minimum qualification requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., education, human resources, psychology).

Minimum experience requirements: At least three years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or training and development.

Special requirements: Driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.

Working hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programmes.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance.
• Provident fund contributions, including death and funeral cover.
• Birthday vouchers and competitive annual leave allowance.

Application response: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the position requirements will be contacted.

Technical support: For technical difficulties applying, visit: https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs

Varsity College is an equal opportunity employer, with preference given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Posted on 26 Aug 12:07, Closing date 2 Sep