Career Development Officer

Responsibilities

Career Services Operations:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Career Services Office, including scheduling, room bookings, approvals and follow-up with internal departments..
• Contribute to training needs assessments and help prepare the annual career training plan across TKH programmes.
• Coordinate the logistics of career programmes and activities in line with the office calendar.
• Ensure career programmes reflect current industry standards and employer expectations. Career Guidance & Student Support:
• Provide one-to-one and group career advising to help students explore career paths that match their skills and interests.
• Deliver workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, job search strategies and professional development.
• Review CVs and cover letters and conduct mock interviews using the office's standard forms.
• Support the delivery of career events such as job fairs, career summits, career weeks and corporate sessions. Internships & Work-Study:
• Source, coordinate and monitor on-campus and off-campus internships, including registration, host agreements and supervisor follow-up.
• Track student progress through mid-term and final evaluations and resolve placement issues as they arise.
• Manage the Work-Study Programme, including applications, placement with host departments, onboarding and monthly performance tracking. Field Trips, Job Shadowing & Competitions:
• Plan and coordinate field trips between academic schools and companies.
• Match students with job shadowing hosts and collect feedback after each placement.
• Manage the competitions calendar, student registration and judging arrangements. Companies Database & Reporting:
• Maintain the companies database and keep employer and placement records up to date.
• Identify new host organisations for internships, job shadowing and field trips in line with the office's partnership criteria.
• Prepare semester reports on student participation, placements and programme outcomes.
• Keep accurate records and maintain timely communication with students, academic schools and employer partners. Job Requirements:
• Career Counselling and Coaching: advising students on career choices, applications and interview preparation.
• Workshop Delivery and Presentation: preparing and delivering clear, practical employability sessions to groups.
• Experiential Learning Coordination: managing internships, work-study, field trips, job shadowing and competitions.
• Employer Engagement: building and maintaining working relationships with employers and host organisations.
• Event and Logistics Coordination: managing approvals, schedules, transport and on-the-day arrangements.
• Data Tracking and Reporting: maintaining accurate records in Excel or a CRM and preparing clear reports.
• Project Management Tools: using tools such as Trello, Asana or MS Planner to track tasks and deadlines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or a related field. Years of Experience: 1 to 3 Years