Careers Coordinator – Curtin University Dubai

POSITION SUMMARY

The Careers Coordinator plays a lead role in creating a dynamic and engaging campus environment that enhances student experience and graduate outcomes. This position plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing initiatives that enhance student employability, internship opportunities, and graduate outcomes.

The role focuses on driving employability initiatives, strengthening industry partnerships, and enhancing student career readiness through structured programs and data-driven improvements. Careers Coordinator contributes to delivering structured employability programs, strengthening industry engagement, and ensuring effective execution of career services and student support initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Careers, Employability & Industry Engagement

• Deliver careers services including employability programs, internships, placements, and employer engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to secure internship and graduate opportunities
• Coordinate the Curtin Dubai Internship Program
• Organise and facilitate guest lectures, industry talks, and employer sessions
• Maintain employer and alumni databases

Student Development & Career Support

• Provide career guidance, employability coaching, and job readiness support to students across all stages of their academic journey.
• Lead the design and delivery of career development workshops, mentoring programs, and employability initiatives.
• Support integration of careers and employability components into student orientation and academic activities.

 Events, Engagement & Community Building

• Lead the planning and delivery of careers-related events including career fairs, networking events, employer sessions, workshops, and alumni engagements.
• Oversee key events such as Curtin Careers Fair, alumni events, and industry engagement initiatives.
• Foster a strong sense of community by encouraging student participation in career-related activities, clubs, and volunteering opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong alumni relationships through ongoing engagement, communication, and events.

Operations & Administration

• Manage administrative processes including expense approvals, vendor coordination, and submission of bills related to careers and events.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day coordination of Careers Hub activities and communication channels.

Reporting, Surveys & Compliance

• Design and administer graduate, alumni, and employer surveys to track placement rates and graduate outcomes
• Monitor key employability metrics (placements, internships, outcomes)
• Prepare reports and insights to support performance tracking and continuous improvement
• Support regulatory reporting requirements (KHDA and MoHESR).

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with academic departments, marketing, and student services to align careers initiatives with broader institutional goals.
• Support outreach and recruitment activities, including engagement with schools, counsellors, and prospective students.
• Act as an advocate for student needs and contribute to initiatives supporting student wellbeing, inclusion, and development.

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff, student interns, or administrative support within the Careers and Alumni Relations Hub.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance student experience, employer engagement, and institutional reputation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support student life and success initiatives in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Careers and Student Experience functions.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Student Success Centre
• Student Services
• Student Life
• Academic Faculty
• Marketing and Admissions

External

• Employers and industry partners
• Alumni
• Professional bodies and external stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in career services, student services, employability, or industry engagement (higher education preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in career services, employability, industry engagement, or student services, ideally in higher education.
• Strong stakeholder management and networking capability with employers and industry partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with experience in reporting, tracking outcomes, and data-driven decision-making.

LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is a full-time, on-campus role offered on a 6-months contract.
• Flexibility for remote work based on operational requirements and approved workloads.

 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package aligned with the industry.
• Freezone company sponsored visa.
• Health insurance with a quality provider under the company’s group medical policy.
• Transport services or transport reimbursement if travelling is required offsite.
• Staff discounts on university programs and university’s short courses.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Transnational Academic Group (TAG https://transnationalacademicgroup.com/), established in 2007, specializes in providing private higher education and professional education in the Middle East and Africa. TAG’s education holdings include Curtin University Dubai, Lancaster University Ghana, and TAG International College Nigeria, ABN Training Institute South Africa, and TAGmyFuture. The group focuses on developing human capacity in emerging markets through its university partnerships, international colleges, and training institutes by offering a range of academic and professional pathway, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs across the disciplines of business, information technology, engineering, law, psychology, health sciences, and media. Its mission is centered on offering high-quality, career-focused education to foster the development of individuals who can contribute positively to their communities and nations.

Curtin University Dubai, a global campus of Curtin University Australia, was established in collaboration with TAG in 2017. It is recognized for its innovative approach to education, focusing on high-impact research and strong industry partnerships, which are designed to prepare students for future job markets.

Curtin University is ranked 183rd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and continues to be positioned in the top 1% of universities globally according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023 and Times Higher Education Ranking 2023. The Dubai campus is also 5-star rated by the QS Knowledge and Human Development Authority Education Classification Rankings.

The Dubai campus offers a diverse range of programs in areas such as Engineering, IT & Computing, Business & Management, and Health Sciences, each tailored to meet the demands of global and local markets. Additionally, the campus is a vibrant hub for student life, offering various clubs, societies, and a range of support services to enhance the student experience and foster community engagement. The university emphasizes personal attention to students, boasting an impressive graduate placement rate of 95% as of March 2024, highlighting its commitment to producing industry-ready professionals.

Curtin University Dubai values community engagement, forming strong ties to local and international communities through various initiatives. This engagement not only enhances the student learning experience but also contributes to societal development.