Career Services Officer | Georgetown University - Military Veterans

Career Services Officer Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is dedicated to fulfilling Georgetown University's mission of promoting intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Embodying this spirit of the University, Georgetown's Qatar campus undertakes education, research, and service in order to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind. We demonstrate the values of Georgetown University; seek to build upon the world-class reputation of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service; and work with our partner, Qatar Foundation, in its endeavors to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030. Requirements Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is looking for a Career Services Officer, who will support the Associate Director for Career Services and the External Relations team to expand the Careers service offering on campus, contributing to the development of services related to employer and graduate school programming, supporting the process of career planning for students and building professional relationships with the GU-Q community. As this position is based in Doha, Qatar and offers no relocation assistance, GU-Q is looking for locally based candidates only. The position is full-time, one-year (renewable) and the expected start date will be August 2024. Key Accountabilities: Support the Associate Director for Career Services and the External Relations team to expand the Careers service offering on campus. Contribute to the development of a range of services, related to employer and graduate school programming for students and alumni. Support the process of career planning and preparation for students, including resume reviews, drafting cover letters, interview preparation, as well as networking, and job search/application strategies. Build professional relationships with students, employers, alumni, faculty, and graduate program admissions teams. Key Activities: Provide one-to-one career support to students related to resumes and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, and job search/application strategies. Facilitate the management of a range of services, including career exploration and planning, goal setting, assessments, career information and decision making. Support the organization of weekly (on-campus and virtual) employer and graduate school information sessions related to the 4 Majors and professional/academic interests of the student body. Facilitate the organization of workshops and educational materials covering career decision making and job preparation skills, self-assessment, career path exploration, resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategy, online brand building, networking and salary negotiations. Support the organization of industry panels and networking events between employers and students/alumni. Plan and execute in-house and multi-university career fairs for students and alumni. Contribute to the planning of departmental goals and priorities based on student and employer feedback and data collected during academic semesters. Use Handshake software to facilitate the application process for employers and track applications, interviews and hiring data. Respond to inquiries regarding internship and job opportunities via email and LinkedIn. Support and inform employers who are looking to provide career opportunities in areas of interest to our students and alumni. Manage the scheduling and administration related to mock interviews and other career-development initiatives. Work with student employees to disseminate career-related information and events in on-campus communication methods. Track student engagement and outcomes through data collection and generate reports as needed. Manage and update the departmental website and lib guide and keep career related materials up to date. Create communications and marketing material for employers regarding recruitment activities. Develop student resources and identify career needs via various methods and implement services and programs through a variety of media to support students as they explore and consider career decision making. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience in a related field. 2+ years of related experience, preferably in career management, student affairs or human resources in a local or regional context. Experience with Handshake, Mailchimp, and Qualtrics preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of career services, career development, graduate school programming, event management and student development. Ability to establish effective working relationships with both internal and external parties. Demonstrated abilities in interpersonal relations, event management, communication, problem solving, and communication skills. Proactivity and solutions-oriented approach. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. Ability to connect with a diverse student population and professionals across industries. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Excellent English language writing skills, presentation, and organizational skills. Arabic language skills and familiarity with the employment markets of the GCC are preferred. High energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to deal with multiple projects are desirable. Availability to work some evenings for events and activities. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( gms.georgetown.edu ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University in Qatar, you must submit a resume/CV for each position of interest. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: Need some assistance with the application process? Contact us at guqhr@georgetown.edu . EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law . Benefits: Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information. 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