Placement Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Corporate Relations & Placements

Location: Ras Al Khaimah

Salary: Based on experience

Job Code: 193/002/965

Industry: Education

Job Brief:

Our client, a prestigious university in Ras Al Khaimah, is seeking an Assistant Manager – Corporate Relations & Placements to lead strategic employer engagement, career development initiatives, and academic-industry collaboration for its tech division (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence). This role focuses on driving student employability through internships, placements, and curriculum-aligned industry partnerships, while ensuring compliance with the region’s university accreditation standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Industry Relations & Placement Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with companies in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software engineering, and related fields.
• Develop job and internship pipelines tailored to tech students.
• Manage and supervise on-campus recruitment drives and placement tracking systems.

Career Events & Employability Programs

• Plan and execute major career development events such as:
• Career fairs, industry connect events, and alumni panels.
• Skills development workshops (e.g., CV building, mock interviews).
• Tech forums, corporate roundtables, and networking sessions.
• Engage alumni and HR professionals as guest speakers or panelists.
• Monitor and report KPIs to align with MOE and CAA employability benchmarks.

Internship Coordination & Industrial Training

• Source relevant internship opportunities and ensure alignment with academic requirements.
• Oversee internship quality, mentor allocation, and student feedback.
• Liaise with faculty for outcome-based evaluations and accreditation documentation.

Curriculum & Industry Alignment

• Facilitate regular feedback loops between industry and academic leadership to enhance curriculum relevance.
• Coordinate the inclusion of certifications, real-world projects, and industry workshops into academic programming.

Alumni & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain and activate a database of alumni working in the tech industry.
• Collaborate with the alumni office for joint events and mentorship programs.

Reporting, Compliance & Accreditation

• Track graduate employment outcomes and maintain documentation to support program reviews and Self-Study Reports (SSR).
• Ensure placement and engagement data complies with accreditation and internal audit standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Business, HR, or Education preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in placement coordination, employer engagement, or industry-academic liaison roles in the region.
• Strong knowledge of region's tech employment market trends and academic accreditation requirements.
• Proven experience in managing career services, internships, or placements within the universities in this country is required.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Event planning experience with attention to detail.
• Proficient in CRM systems, MS Office, and student tracking databases.