Faculty Careers Partner

About the role

The Faculty Careers Partner acts as the primary liaison between the Career Center and assigned academic departments, driving employability and industry‑engagement initiatives that enhance student outcomes and meet regulatory KPIs.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for faculty clusters, building trusted relationships with academic leaders and professional services.
• Co‑create annual employability plans based on student profiles, programme outcomes, and labour‑market demand.
• Develop and maintain sector‑specific employer and alumni networks, focusing on UAE and regional opportunities.
• Design and deliver internship, placement, graduate, and project programmes that align with curriculum touchpoints.
• Translate employer requirements into eligibility criteria, promote opportunities to relevant student groups, and provide career‑readiness support.
• Monitor sector trends, skills gaps, and emerging occupations, supplying evidence‑based insights to faculty and career‑center leadership.
• Track portfolio targets for employer growth, opportunity volume, work‑placement participation, and job offers, ensuring continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in higher‑education career services, employer engagement, or related fields.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with academic and industry stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse labour‑market data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Required skills

• Familiarity with career‑management systems and university information platforms.
• Knowledge of accreditation requirements and outcome‑based education frameworks.