Assistant Placement Specialist

Muscat University

1. Industry Liaison:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of employers, industry professionals, and organizations.
• Work with industry representatives to better understand placement opportunities.

2. Student Engagement:

• Provide ongoing non-academic support to students throughout the placement lifecycle, addressing queries, resolving issues, and ensuring a smooth and positive placement experience.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and placement/training sessions to help students improve their skills in areas such as resume writing, interview prep, and professional networking.

3. Placement Coordination:

• Serve as a liaison between students and employers, facilitating the placement process from beginning to end.
• Work with academic departments to understand students' skills and qualifications, ensuring a match with industry needs.
• Keep students up to date by sourcing and curating training opportunities from various industries.
• Collaborate closely with the line manager to understand the placement requirements.

4. Data Management:

• Keep accurate records of student placements, including company information, student contracts, and other placement-related materials.
• Create placement statistics and outcome reports for analysis and improvement.

5. Networking and Events:

• Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking functions to promote collaboration and partnership opportunities.
• Create a survey for the purpose of placement assessment to ensure continuous improvement of the placement process.
• Organize and take part in on-campus hiring drives.

Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.