About Organisation: JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) is a national multi-disciplinary University, backed by one of India’s most venerable Industrial houses with a long legacy of philanthropy and nation-building. JKLU is on a mission to become one of the most innovative higher education institutions in India, bringing path-breaking pedagogy and programmes, with a team of extraordinary academic leaders to drive transformation in Indian higher education. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, design and management. for more information, please visit www.jklu.edu.in JOB PURPOSE: To advise and assist students at all degree levels about career choice and decision-making, job opportunities, and training programs and internships to enhance their qualifications and improve their credentials for employment. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Individual Career Counselling Provide professional guidance to students in a confidential setting – including assessments, manual and computerized testing, providing career information and assessment of personal traits and values – to help students to make better-informed career choices. Career Services Organize employer’s information services, workshops, seminars and job fairs, to enable students to orient themselves on the job market. Provide training and workshops with regard to the job application process – such as resume writing, interview skills and presentations by career professionals – to improve the chances of the JKLU students when applying for their desired job. Employer Assistance Actively liaise with potential employers, by providing them necessary information like student profiles and interests to increase the skills and capabilities of JKLU students. Employer Database Maintain an employer database to store all critical information like contacts, past recruitment profiles, and remuneration levels, to assist students in identifying potential career opportunities Increase the database by actively pursuing past employers along with developing new contacts, to provide maximum opportunities to students Training and Internships Liaise with leading institutes, corporate and training centres for the students to have access to the best learning opportunities for growth and development Counselling Portal Create and update a counselling and career services portal for the students to be regularly updated about the developments and prospects, so they can make informed career choices Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures Implement department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of the counselling and career services activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service Leadership Lead the effective achievement of the department’s objectives through the leadership of the departmental staff – setting individual objectives, managing performance, recruiting qualified staff, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal – in order to maximise subordinate and staff performance. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counselling or related field Minimum Experience: 10 to 12 years of experience in career services and counselling, preferably in a higher education institution or equivalent. Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of candidate screening/assessment processes Strong change management skills Strong public relations skills Business acumen Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong understanding of academic dynamics and processes Research skills Show more Show less