Employer Engagement & On the Job Training (OJT) - Male College Riyadh

Job Summary:

The Employer Engagement & On-the-Job Training (OJT) has dual reporting lines to the student affairs manager and the college dean. The candidate’s responsibility is to assist the fresh graduates in finding career & training opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identifying companies and securing employment opportunities & OJT placements for graduating students and graduates.
• Counseling fresh graduates one-to-one or in small groups to discuss career options and linking them with matching employers.
• Prepare the graduating students to draw up action plans for OJT preparation, companies’ expectations from OJT students, and outcomes required from the OJT experience.
• Helping fresh graduates to prepare for employment by providing advice on CV writing, job hunting, and interview techniques.
• Advising fresh graduates on how to source relevant training courses or qualifications and what funding might be available.
• Providing advice on CV writing, job hunting, and interview techniques.
• Helping fresh graduates to understand the current job market.
• Liaising and negotiating with other organizations on behalf of the college to secure employment and OJT opportunities.
• Planning and organizing careers fairs and conventions.
• Keeping up-to-date with labor market information, legislation, and professional and academic developments by visiting employers, training providers, and training events run by educational and professional bodies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, human resources, or other relevant fields.
• 2-3 years of experience in a related field. 
• Fluency in both verbal and written English.

• Ability to engage employers and foster partnerships
• Knowledge of on-the-job training programs and methodologies
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities
• Team player with the capability to work collaboratively
• Understanding of workforce development and employment trends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills