Careers Specialist

Objective: To support the Careers lead in coordinating day-to-day operations, planning activities, providing information, managing projects, producing reports, maintaining databases, organizing events, and facilitating careers guidance for students and graduates in a dynamic academic environment, while upholding high standards. Key responsibilities: Supporting the Careers Lead with the coordination of day-to-day operations. Supporting the planning and scheduling of activities, programs and speakers. Monitor inboxes and respond to enquiries accurately and promptly. Providing career information and assistance to students and graduates. Managing projects and programmes directed by the Career Lead. Presenting to students on postgraduate options. Liaising with the Career Lead to organise gatherings, talks and events. Supporting the Career Lead in the production of periodic reports and analysis for senior management. Maintaining the Zoho Database and updating student details as required. Preparing letters, forms and documents as requested. Coordinate the administrative aspects of training applications Regularly reviewing and updating the Careers Guidance page on the VLE with the most relevant information. Preparing print and e-materials to publicize Career services, resources and speaker programs. Organizing, filing, and displaying printed career guidance materials. Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc., to produce correspondence and documents, and maintain presentations, records and spreadsheets. Booking rooms and conference facilities for career events. Liaising with colleagues, students and alumni to book travel and accommodation for career events. Undergoing programmes of training and development as required. Always representing the best interests of the Department & RCSI Bahrain. Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Requirements Key Requirements/Competencies: Highly motivated individual with a bachelor’s degree. Previous experience working within an academic/student facing setting is desirable IT and Customer Relationship Management skills are preferable Strong organisational skills with the ability to focus on and produce results An ability to adapt to the needs of a busy and changing environment, act decisively and prioritise several initiatives to meet deadlines Intercultural competence - ability to interact both effectively and in a way that is acceptable to others of different cultural backgrounds A team player with strong organisational skills A strong focus on ensuring the delivery of high standards, with a keen attention to detail Excellent written & verbal communication skills are essential Demonstrate an effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office suite Flexibility to work irregular hours as required Show more Show less