Department: School of Arts & Sciences (SAS)
Duty station: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Deadline: 10 March 2021

Summary of Position and Key Responsibilities

UCA is seeking a Graduate Placement Advisor with strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to join its Cooperative Education team. This position’s   primary responsibility is to facilitate the necessary career development/job readiness of graduates for the UCA School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) 

This individual advises or counsels students regarding career issues and strategies, job and postgraduate study search methods, postgraduate internships, graduate studies, job placement, and related matters. He/she determines counseling needs and develops action plans accordingly. The focus of this position is to develop and maintain relationships with potential employers and our alumni/alumnae and maintaining records/metrics on the career success of our alumni/alumnae.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop learning outcomes for students that are tied to the student’s program of study (Major) and professional preparation seeking input from student, faculty, and employer. Ensure work terms are of sufficient quality, diversity and experience level. Conduct employer and student evaluations. Engage in student assessment. Maintain student records and files. 
• Work closely with graduates to assist with post-graduation job search: develop leads, conduct follow up.
• Work with faculty and staff to match students with an appropriate, career-related employment site; counsel students on an on-going basis regarding job-related issues, professional and career development.
• Conduct site visits to monitor student performance, assess work progress, identify additional learning opportunities, and determine employer satisfaction with the student, the University and the Co-op program. Identify issues, find solutions and negotiate resolutions with the employer and the student. 
• Educate graduates on job search techniques, job market trends, and professional etiquette; provide guidance and assistance as needed.
• Conduct Exit Interviews and Needs Assessment meetings with students to assist with career advisement efforts and tracking.
• Maintain regular and consistent contact with graduates. Properly document contacts for record-keeping and metrics purposes.
• Liaise with employers to identify, develop, and maintain employment opportunities to ensure adequate number and appropriate placements for students in market sectors related to their program of study within the three Founding States and beyond. 
• Design and implement career preparation programs. Organize career programmes and events on-campus and online, including events on postgraduate studies.
• Consistently develop job leads that result in the placement of campus graduates
• Provide exceptional customer service to students, employers, graduates, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Generate reports with stats regarding the career success of our graduates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Willingness to travel to employer locations in the country, and in Central Asia region.

Required Qualifications and Experience 

• A university degree from a recognized university, plus three to five years related experience. 
• Awareness of the current job market and employment regulations in Tajikistan and in Central Asia region.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and ability to interact effectively with others.  
• Well organized, results oriented, effective time-management skills and ability to focus on multiple tasks. 

Languages:

Tajik and Russian fluency in written and oral English is required.

Knowledge of other Central Asian languages (Kyrgyz, Kazakh) would be a bonus.

Candidates from the founding countries of UCA: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan are encouraged to apply for the position.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to hr.recruitment@ucentralasia.org by March 10, 2021. Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. As your application e-mail subject, please write: “Graduate Placement Advisor ”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.