Career Service & Mentorship officer - Business Management at Zetech University in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Career Service & Mentorship officer - Business Management

    Zetech UniversityNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    3 weeks ago

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    31 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Education & Training
    Human Resources & Recruitment

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    Job Description

    The position holder will support students and graduates in developing their career paths through guidance, resources, and employability initiatives. The role involves coordinating internships, mentorships, and job placement opportunities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Providing individual career counselling and coaching to students and alumni on career exploration, CV/resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, and professional development.
    • Developing and delivering career workshops, seminars, and events to enhance students' employability skills and workforce readiness.
    • Collaborating with academic departments to integrate career development into the curriculum and facilitate guest lectures, industry panels, and experiential learning opportunities.
    • Coordinating career fairs, employer information sessions, on-campus recruitment, and other employer engagement activities to connect students and alumni with potential employers.
    • Administering and analysing career surveys, assessments, and graduate outcome data to evaluate programmes, track graduate progression, and support data-driven improvements.
    • Collaborating with academic advisors, student affairs, alumni relations, and other campus partners to provide holistic career development support to students.
    • Developing and implementing innovative career development programmes and workshops to enhance students' employability skills and career readiness.
    • Establishing and maintaining relationships with employers, industry stakeholders, and alumni to facilitate employment, internship, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities.
    • Supporting the implementation and coordination of mentorship, apprenticeship, and work-study programmes.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or as captured in your detailed job description.

    Required Qualifications

    • A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Counselling, Psychology, Education, or a related field qualification from a recognised/accredited University in the relevant field.
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in career counselling, student advising or related roles in a large and reputable organisation.
    • Evidence of being a member of a relevant professional body.
    • Strong understanding of career advising, job search strategies, and employment trends.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and organise career-related programs, workshops, and events.
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in career services programming and initiatives.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Human Resources & Recruitment

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Business Administration

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Zetech University careers portal at careers.zetech.ac.ke.

    Show Career Coaching Impact in Your Application

    This role sits at the intersection of student support and employer relations. Hiring teams want to see that you can guide students with empathy while also building strong industry partnerships.

    1. Quantify your counselling outcomes: When describing your experience, include numbers where possible. For example, mention the number of students counselled per semester or the percentage increase in internship placements you contributed to. Concrete metrics make your impact tangible.

    2. Prepare a portfolio of workshops: If you have developed or delivered career workshops, list them with a brief description of content and audience. This shows you can create engaging, relevant programming.

    3. Highlight employer engagement wins: Describe specific instances where you successfully brought employers to campus or facilitated recruitment events. Mention the types of companies and the scale of the events.

    4. Demonstrate data-driven thinking: The role involves analysing career surveys and graduate outcomes. Be ready to discuss how you have used data to improve career services in the past.

    5. Show your professional network: Membership in a relevant professional body is required. Mention your active involvement and any leadership roles you hold.

    6. Align with the university's mission: Zetech University is an education institution. In your cover letter, express genuine interest in student development and how your background aligns with their educational goals.

    7. Prepare for competency-based questions: Expect questions about how you handle difficult counselling situations, design inclusive programs, or manage multiple stakeholders. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.

    8. Proofread for professionalism: Since you'll be advising on CVs and interviews, your own application materials must be flawless. Have someone else review your CV and cover letter for errors.

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    Tags

    career counselling
    mentorship
    employability
    student advising
    workshop facilitation