Career Guidance Specialist

Muscat University

3. Key Responsibilities

3.1 Career Guidance & Advising

• Plan, deliver, and manage career guidance services for students and recent graduates.
• Provide individual and group career guidance sessions covering career exploration, goal setting, and career pathways.
• Support students in identifying strengths, interests, and suitable career options.
• Advise on further study, professional development, and alternative career pathways where appropriate.

3.2 Employability Skills Development

• Design and deliver career development workshops and programs, including:
• • CV and cover letter preparation
  • Interview skills and assessment center preparation
  • Job search strategies and professional behavior
• Support development of transferable skills and workplace readiness.
• Coordinate career-related awareness sessions in collaboration with academic units.

3.3 Employer & Laboure Market Engagement

• Maintain awareness of labour market trends, employer expectations, and emerging career opportunities.
• Support coordination of career fairs, employer talks, and career awareness events.
• Liaise with employers and partners on career guidance related activities, as directed.
• Provide students with up-to-date career and labour market information.

3.4 Career Resources & Information Management

• Develop and maintain career guidance resources, tools, and materials.
• Maintain records of career guidance activities, student engagement, and outcomes.
• Ensure accessibility of career information through appropriate platforms.

3.5 Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Monitor utilization, effectiveness, and outcomes of career guidance services.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and performance data for management review.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for self-study and accreditation reporting.
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements to career guidance services.

4. Authority & Decision-Making

• Operates with full operational responsibility for career guidance services within the approved scope.
• Has authority to plan and deliver career guidance programs and activities in line with approved procedures.
• Has no independent financial approval authority beyond approved limits.
• Recommends service enhancements, initiatives, and corrective actions to the Manager.
• Financial authority strictly as defined in the Delegation of Authorities Matrix and approved Financial Policies.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number and quality of career guidance sessions delivered.
• Student participation and satisfaction with career guidance services.
• Effectiveness of employability skills programs.
• Accuracy and completeness of records and reports.
• Compliance with policies and accreditation documentation requirements.

6. Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Career Guidance, Psychology, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in career guidance or counselling is an advantage.

7. Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in career guidance, career counselling, employability support, or higher education student services.
• Proven experience in independently delivering guidance sessions or employability programs.

8. Key Competencies

• Strong career counselling and guidance skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives.
• Good understanding of labour market trends and employability requirements.
• Student-focused, ethical, and confidential approach.