Vacancy title:
Career Guidance Officer

Jobs at:
Jaffery Academy

Deadline of this Job:
7th December 2018

Duty Station:
Mombasa

Summary
Date Posted: 22nd November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities

• Provide career and college/University entrance/admission information and assistance to students, teachers and parents.
  
• Assist students in locating and using University/college/career information as needed for research, assignments and post-senior school planning.
  
• Obtain, organize, file and display career guidance materials, maintain displays and bulletin boards/career talking boards.
  
• Use aptitude and academic achievement assessments to help students evaluate their interests, skills and abilities, evaluate students’ background, education and training to help them develop realistic career goals.
  
• Guide students through making decisions about their careers, such as choosing a new profession and the type of degree to pursue.
  
• Plan, organize, develop and implement career events and publications; prepare letters, flyers, mailers and other materials to publicize Career Center services, resources and speaker programs.
  
• Develop and maintain a current and comprehensive career library including information on careers and career clusters, employment prospects and trends and employment requirements and opportunities.
  
• Contact, schedule and arrange guest speakers from the local business community, colleges and private sector to present information regarding specific occupations.
  
• Schedule visitations by representatives from local colleges; organize, coordinate and publicize career-related events and other opportunities for students to learn about higher education and vocational training and preparation.
  
• Help students learn job search skills, such as interviewing and networking, locating and applying for jobs, finding openings and how to write a résumé.
  
• Help students select and apply for educational programs, to obtain the necessary degrees, credentials, and skills.
  
• Provide information concerning scholastic aptitude and achievement tests; assist students with applications and scheduling; distribute test results as appropriate.
  
• Maintain a current inventory of Career Center equipment and materials; assist in determining purchase priorities.
  
• Plan and conduct Career Days, Career Month, Teen Job Fairs, or College Fairs and attend meetings, conferences and seminars regarding career trends, college entrance and financial aid.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Technology/Social Science/Business or any other relevant field.
  
• At least five years’ experience in career guidance.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Knowledge of Career and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities, College/University admission requirements, financial aid requirements, and training necessary for future careers.