Office of Industry and Career Services - Career Advisor

[What the role is]Career Advisor[What you will be working on]

Engage and assist RP students and Continuing Education and Training (CET) learners through RP’s career services and programmes.

Work with different stakeholders, including academic schools within RP, corporate offices, and industry partners to plan and organise career fairs and events.

Provide administrative support to Education and Career Coach (ECC) team at RP Career Centre.

Conduct outreach to RP graduates and CET learners via various channels and ensure follow up for the purpose of providing optimal career advisory.

Provide support to the projects and programmes, including preparing and disseminating communication materials.

Manage websites and resources for graduating students and job seeking graduates.

Connecting clients with employers, schools, and professional organizations, where applicable.

[What we are looking for]

A passion for working with people, especially in guiding them on their further education and career pathways.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably gained in the education or counselling sectors.
An open and positive mindset. You should also be encouraging in nature, flexible and culturally sensitive.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
Strong collaborative and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Tools e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint tools.
Knowledgeable about the job market outlook to provide simple labour market insights as part of career advisory.
Prior knowledge and experience in career counselling and coaching would be an advantage.
Hands-on experience in digital marketing and production of digital marketing materials would be an advantage.