Director, Centre for Career Development

Job Description

Title: Director, Centre for Career Development

Company Name: Uttara University

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka (Uttara West)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):University

Published: 4 Jun 2025

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
∎ Proficiency in basic mathematics, including budgeting and statistical analysis.
∎ Ability to apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills to various challenges.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
∎ Educational requirements:
∎ A Master's degree is required and a minimum of 7-10 years experience in higher education administration. Career services or Counseling experience preferred.·         Candidates having English language skills and foreign experience will be preferable.
∎ Experience requirement:
∎ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
∎ Proficiency in basic mathematics, including budgeting and statistical analysis.
∎ Ability to apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills to various challenges.
∎ Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Job responsibilities:
∎ • Act as the primary link between students and employers, analyzing emerging employment trends and ensuring that students are adequately prepared for the job market. Build and manage relationships with alums, fostering lifelong, mutually supportive connections.
∎ • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to shape the educational experience and ensure career service efforts align with employer expectations.
∎ • Provide expert career support to students and alums in career planning and job search. Conduct workshops, seminars, and events to enhance employability skills and offer opportunities for professional development.
∎ • Supervise on-campus recruitment, resume referrals, job listings, and interview processes for students and alums. Ensure seamless coordination with academic departments to meet internship and employment needs.
∎ • Assist students in career decision-making by identifying competencies, interests, and values.
∎ • Prepare students for employment by developing essential job search skills, including resume building, interview preparation, and career planning.
∎ • Encourage experiential learning opportunities for students through student activities, community service, and internships.
∎ • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to coordinate career programs and participate in committees when required.
∎ • Build connections with professional organizations and employers and coordinate career events such as career fairs and workshops.
∎ • Participate in budget planning, strategic direction, and data collection for job placement and graduate school admission statistics.
∎ • Regularly arrange job fairs.
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Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: As per the Uttara University policy. An attractive compensation package will be offered to the deserving candidate.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara West)

Read Before Apply:

Special instructions:

1) Candidates must fill in the "Application Form" properly following the link:https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/ > Career > Job Application Form > "Job Application Form for Administrative Position" and submit it (printed or soft copy) along with the CV, academic and other documents as a part of the application process.Please notethat no application will be considered without this"Application Form".

2) In case of sending hard copy applications, candidates are instructed to mention the name of the position applied for on top-right corner of the envelope.

3) In case of email, applicants are instructed to mention the applicant's name and the position applied for in email subject.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ How to apply?
∎ Option 01 (Hard copy): Applicants are requested to apply with a cover letter along with a complete CV, a copy of passport size photograph and copies of all academic certificates, transcripts and experience certificates from the recen present employer by 4th July 2025 to the Registrar, Uttara University, Holding 77, Beribadh Road, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka 1230.
∎ Option 02 (e-mail): Applicants are requested to send a complete CV along with a cover letter, one copy of passport size photograph and copies of academic certificates, transcripts and experience certificates from the recent present employer (all in one pdf file; zip file will not be acceptable) by 4th July 2025 to [email protected]
∎ Option 03 (LinkedIn): Candidates can also apply via the Uttara University LinkedIn page.

Company Information:
∎ Uttara University
∎ Holding 77, Beribandh Road, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh
∎ https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/
∎ Educational non-profit organization

Address::
∎ Holding 77, Beribandh Road, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh
∎ https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/
∎ Educational non-profit organization

Application Deadline: 4 Jul 2025

Category: Education/Training