MBA Careers Services AdministratorLagos Business School

• To provide support to the Head, MBA Careers/Placement in executing the MBA Career Development Program which should result in internship placement of all first-year MBA (full-time) students in reputable companies as well as job placement of second-year students.
• The role will also support in executing the Modular and Executive MBA Career Development Programmes

Essential Duties / Key Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate careers/entrepreneurship office events under the supervision of the Head, MBA Careers & Placement:
  • MBA, MMBA, EMBA and MEMBA careers on and off-campus events
  • Career and entrepreneurship development sessions
  • Inter-cohort team bonding sessions
  • Alumni networking sessions
• Organise events such as Company Days and Internship/Business Trainee Contest
• Organise relevant activities to prepare and boost opportunities for students for careers/entrepreneurship
• Organise mentoring programme across all MBA cohorts (Plan, source, match, and track alumni mentors in the different MBA categories- (MBA, MMBA, EMBA & MEMBA)
• Assist in organising the MBA career fair
• Assist in organising the MBA Entrepreneurship Expo & Contest
• Research activities: annual impact survey, salary survey etc.
• Manage database of potential employers
• Manage organisations’ database
• Manage students’ database
• Manage events’ database
• Ensure proper filing of documents and record keeping
• Provide interested organisations with information about the internship programme
• Participate in the preparation of Career/Entrepreneurship Services programmes
• Collate internship/business trainee documents pre and post-grading by supervisors
• Any other duty to be assigned from time to time by the line manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate and up-to-date databases of:
  • Organisations
  • Recruiters
  • Recruitment assessments tracking
  • Students
  • Careers office events
  • Others.
• Ease of access of unit’s information/records
• Quality of events coordination and management
• Number of events successfully coordinated
• Research outputs for the Careers office.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in any related discipline from reputable institutions.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in HR, Business Development & Project Management related functions.
• Experience in Events Coordination and People Management is an added advantage.

Competencies Required:

• Planning and organisational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong MS Office suite skills
• Research skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Good presentation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn new information
• Self-motivation and initiative; ability to carry through on work assignments with minimal supervision
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of events and project management
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team