Вакансія Placement Officer

Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) is a World-Class University with a reputation for excellence in Economics Education & Research, Policy Advice and Business Education both in Ukraine and internationally.

Position Summary: Placement Officer will be responsible for relations management with prospective employers of the KSE students/graduates as well as for supervision and coordination of career services for School's alumni, providing employment support, counseling and training.

Your role will include:

Engaging students

1. Help with CV preparation

1. CV template + training on how to fill it
2. Follow up with students to ensure they compile their resume
3. Give feedback on resumes

2. Cover letters

1. Train the students on how to write a cover letter
2. Give feedback on cover letters
3. Recommendations on writing business emails (requests for interviews / thank you notes/apologies for missing an interview / accepting an offer / declining an offer)

3. Help with the company search

1. Train the students on how to use available tools, create target lists of employers etc.
2. Coach the students to help them approach potential employers properly
3. Make job postings for KSE students and alumni in accordance with the priority list of employers/companies
4. Arrange mock interviews
5. Create sample student career paths

4. Encourage team spirit

1. Create student clubs to promote informal activities on job search
2. Conduct alumni panels (including industry/company panels) to facilitate students’ understanding of their employment / professional preferences
3. Closely work with the KSE Alumni Association and secure regular communication with alumni

Engaging companies

1. Meet potential employers to understand their needs + give info about the School’s students
2. Prioritize the list of employers/companies in accordance with the School’s vision. Match student candidates with appropriate companies to ensure the best fit
3. Compile CV books for companies
4. Organize job fairs

Information gathering

1. Obtain access to career research databases
2. Prepare employment reports
3. Maintain updated alumni database for networking purpose
4. Keep CV database

You will have:

• Master’s degree in any field
• Fluent in Ukrainian and advanced English (oral and written)
• At least 2 years of professional experience in one of the following spheres would be an advantage:

• HR / recruiting
• Education/training
• Study program management in international/foreign educational institutions
• Sales

• Strong communication, negotiation & presentation skills
• Understanding of business tact and ethics
• Initiative, well-organized and with the high level of responsibility in work
• Technology Skills (Microsoft Office, reports etc.)

We offer:

• Possibility of training and self-development
• Official and timely salary
• Flexible work schedule is possible
• Warm and friendly attitude to every member of the team
• Broad global network

If you are a person who can be relied upon for support you are welcome to apply.

Please, send your motivation letter and CV indicating your salary expectations. Mark your email subject line: Placement Officer Position.

We'll contact you if there's a fit with our opportunity.