Career Advisor Manager at Miva Open University

Miva Open University is an education company building a new kind of university targeted at the African region. Miva is a Pan- African Distance e-Learning University that is built on a couple of beliefs: Firstly, we believe that the traditional brick and mortar approach to tertiary education is no longer a viable option in serving learners on the African continent. This approach will not provide the capacity and efficacy for the people of the region.

We are building a university experience that can leverage excellent academic talent (wherever it is to be found) and digital technologies to create a new, fresh, more efficacious and more accessible tertiary experience. Our second belief is that this new tertiary experience must not only meet but exceed the existing way of doing things in terms of quality, efficacy and preparing learners for the future. We are uncompromising in these beliefs and this is why we are excited to speak to you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Career Advisor Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Overall Function

• The Manager of Career Advisory Services is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction to the university's career guidance and development initiatives.
• This position entails leading a team of career advisors, developing and implementing comprehensive career programs, and fostering strong partnerships with academic departments, employers, and alumni to enhance student career opportunities.
• The Manager is responsible for staying abreast of industry trends, labor market demands, and evolving career paths to ensure students receive relevant and forward-thinking career guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership for the Career Advisory Services team, aligning departmental goals with the university's overall mission and vision. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance career services and student outcomes.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of career advisors, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Professional Development: Keep abreast of career counseling best practices, industry advancements, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the quality and effectiveness of career advisory services.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of career advisory services, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Career Program Development: Design, implement, and assess comprehensive career programs and initiatives that cater to the diverse needs of students, including career exploration, internship opportunities, job placements, and alumni engagement.
• Student Engagement: Engage directly with students through individual career counseling, workshops, and seminars, providing expert career guidance and fostering student empowerment in career decision-making.
• Industry Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry leaders, alumni, and external stakeholders to create meaningful internship opportunities, networking events, and recruitment activities for students.
• Data-Driven Approach: Utilize data and labor market trends to inform career development strategies, ensuring that services are tailored to meet the evolving demands of the job market.
• Career Education Integration: Collaborate with academic departments to integrate career education into the curriculum, assisting faculty in incorporating career development opportunities within their programs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Education, Human Resources, or a related field. Relevant certifications in career counseling or coaching are advantageous.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and project management skills to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Student-Centered Approach: A commitment to student success and a student-centered approach to career guidance and development.
• Several years of experience in career counseling or advising, with a proven track record of providing effective career guidance to students.
• Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a managerial or leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals.
• Strategic Vision: A visionary mindset with the ability to develop and implement innovative career development strategies that align with the university's goals.
• Networking and Relationship Building: Strong networking skills and the ability to foster partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry stakeholders.
• Data Analysis and Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in data analysis tools and technology to inform decision-making and enhance career services.
• Effective Communication: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to engage with diverse audiences, including students, faculty, employers, and university leadership.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.