Placement Officer for Career Development  

Career Development and Graduate Placement

• Determine key employability factors and gaps through employer feedback and labor market research.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide job matching assistance to graduating students.
• Coordinate with the Academic and Student Affairs teams to ensure alignment between student development initiatives and industry standards.

Career Readiness and Employability Programs

• Plan and execute career readiness programs focused on behavioral and soft skills such as communication, professionalism, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Deliver employability workshops, mock interviews, career coaching sessions, and values-based readiness training.
• Collaborate with Guidance Counselors, Program Heads, and external experts to integrate employability skills into student development initiatives.

Alumni Affairs and Engagement

• Organize and facilitate termly orientations for graduating students and alumni about alumni services and graduate support programs.
• Maintain and regularly update alumni communication tools, directories, and databases.
• Provide consultation and employment assistance to alumni as needed

Research, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Conduct graduate exit interviews every term and analyze collected data to
• assess employment outcomes, the effectiveness of placement strategies, and the relevance of academic programs and student services.
• Submit comprehensive reports based on alumni/graduates tracking findings, alumni engagement, and placement performance.
• Recommend improvements in academic programs, policies, and student support services using tracking and alumni feedback.

Marketing and Communications

• Develop quarterly newsletters and digital content that highlight graduate employability milestones, alumni success stories, and placement achievements.
• Collaborate with Branding and Communications for campaigns showcasing CIIT’s career placement initiatives.
• Promote behavioral growth and industry readiness success through internal and external communication channels.

Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Education, Marketing, Communication Arts, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Social Science or other related fields

At least 3 years of experience in a related field like recruitment, human resources and the like

General exposure to career preparation strategies and graduate placement activities

General knowledge and enthusiasm with Traditional and Digital Arts, Multimedia, Information Technology and Game Development is a distinct advantage

Strong experience and skill in reports generation and database management is an advantage for this role

Strong database management, research and critical thinking skills

Must possess strong relationship-building and communication skills

Excellent command of the English Language (both written and verbal)

Familiarity and ability to work around Google Workspace is an advantage

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion

Ability to work around new technological advancements is an advantage