Career Services Coordinator

About the role

American International University (AIU), a private institution in Kuwait founded in 2019, is looking for a Career Services Coordinator. The role is a core professional staff member of the Career Services Center, reporting to the Director of Student Career Services and Internship Programs. It delivers student-centered career support, manages departmental initiatives and runs operational workflows across career readiness, internships, digital platforms and employer relations, in line with the university's RISE Strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 career coaching, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews and group workshops on job search and networking
• Deliver career guidance at new student orientations, class visits and departmental seminars
• Maintain the external internship portal and placement databases, coordinate with deans, chairs and faculty, and liaise with site supervisors and employers
• Sourcing and vetting new internship opportunities locally and regionally
• Manage the On-Campus Student Employment Program (job postings, applications, timesheets, placements) and support entrepreneurship and international benchmarking projects
• Organize end-of-semester events, recognition programs and student spotlights
• Coordinate the annual career fair and employer outreach to local, public sector and GCC organizations
• Handle event logistics, venue setup, catering and vendor communications
• Act as co-administrator of career portals and digital tools, manage student accounts and troubleshoot technical issues
• Create and distribute newsletters, flyers, digital signage and social media content
• Respond to student and employer inquiries, issue official documents such as OSEP confirmation letters
• Track attendance, appointments, placements and workshop participation, run satisfaction and employer surveys, and prepare monthly and annual reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Preferred: professional experience in career advisory, higher education, student affairs, employer relations, recruitment or event coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Arabic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a flexible team player

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Career center platforms, databases and digital design/communication tools
• Modern AI productivity tools

Applications are submitted online through the university's careers page; they are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and the successful candidate is expected to start immediately.