Manager, Career Development & Industry Relations

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Why RMIT University Vietnam

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 140th globally and 11th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2024. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary package and allowances

• Generous annual leave, carer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)

• Private health insurance and wellness programs

• Professional development and career advancement

• Relocation and visa support for expat candidates

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources

• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

Your role

The Manager, Career Development & Industry Relations (Hanoi) is responsible for leading and supporting the operation and development of the Hanoi Career Consulting industry and Internship team responsible for the delivery of careers education and employability programs, specifically the Personal Edge program, Career Mentoring program and career consulting for Hanoi RMIT Vietnam students (undergraduate and postgraduate). The role also oversees the Industry liaison and Internships function and roles in Hanoi.

The Hanoi Career Consulting and Industry team aims to increase RMIT HN VN students' confidence to identify their future career paths and develop employability skills to obtain meaningful employment.  This is facilitated through close work and engagement with Industry and Internships partners liaison with all schools.  Support is provided when Industry presence is requested by the different stakeholders. The team is also responsible for providing Alumni career consulting support for 2 years after graduation. 

The position leads and manages Hanoi based Career Consultants, Mentoring Consultants, Employment and Industry Consultant and Internships Consultant. The position also delivers specialised careers counselling services focusing on At-Risk students, students lacking career direction and/or career self-efficacy, final year students, fresh graduates and postgraduate students (including PhD).

Reporting line

Reports to: Associate Director, Careers, Alumni and Industry Relations
Direct reports: 5 in Hanoi (and 2 Job Shop Assistants)

Key selection criteria

1. Expert knowledge of career development theory and practice, the principles of learning and development, student and graduate labour markets and demonstrated experience in applying these, with impact, in a large global tertiary learning environment.
2. Demonstrated experience in using technology to enhance the delivery of career education and industry programs within a tertiary environment in a similar role.
3. Expertise and content knowledge in career development; stages of students, career consulting, knowledge of the employment marketplace, key industry partners and knowledge of graduate outcomes.
4. Proven ability to exercise initiative, think strategically and creatively, leverage industry and academic relationships and adopt an active approach to initiatives that position students to be successful in clarifying and achieving their career t objectives, locally and globally.
5. Proven ability to ensure quality of co-curricular employability programs and industry events, career counselling and consultations.
6. Demonstrated ability in service excellence and delivering a high-quality service to students and internal and external stakeholders and supporting less experienced staff to do the same.
7. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships in a culturally diverse team environment.
8. Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Values.

Qualifications and Checks

Mandatory
A bachelor’s degree plus a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (Career Development, Education or similar) or extensive relevant experience
Preferred
Master’s degree in a related discipline

More about the role responsibilities can be found in the JD_Manager, Career Development & industry Relations.

English proficiency requirement

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (7.5) with a score of at least 7,5 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).
For any role, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by showing successful completion of secondary education to a level qualifying to enter university study while being instructed through the medium of English, as per the RMIT University recognised qualification list.

Work permit

All foreign employees must adhere to the requirements for obtaining a valid visa and work permit in Vietnam. These requirements are mandated by the Government and may be over and above the mandatory requirements and key selection criteria. Work permit requirements are subject to change. RMIT Vietnam accepts zero tolerance to non-adherence of the immigration laws of Vietnam.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to send through your CV, cover letter and any other supporting documents.

Applications Close:
5 thg 4 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

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