Careers Consultant (International) Job Description at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Lecture notes of Entrepreneurship

Download Careers Consultant (International) Job Description at Cardiff Metropolitan University and more Lecture notes Entrepreneurship in PDF only on Docsity! JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Careers Consultant (International) Department Student Services and Employability Location: Cyncoed and Llandaff campus Grade: 6AB Salary: £35,326 - £39,739 per annum Tenure: Fixed term for 2 years Hours: 37 hours per week (occasional evening and weekend working required) Accountable to: Careers Consultant Manager This job description is indicative, not prescriptive, and the balance of duties will be in accordance with the contract of employment. Role Summary: This is a key post that will contribute to the ambitions of the University’s new Strategic Plan 2017/18 – 2022/23. To provide a comprehensive suite of careers and employability services to staff and students, specialising predominantly in supporting international students and graduates to enhance their employability skills and secure graduate-level outcomes. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Employability and Career Education 1. To act as the lead point of contact for all queries regarding careers and employability education for international students across all Schools 2. To pro-actively develop and maintain positive working relationships with all relevant internal stakeholders 3. To work with academic staff to identify ways in which the Careers Service can contribute to the development of employability within their programmes and implement change 4. To collaborate with School-based employability contacts to agree and deliver programmes of employability support, reviewing progress via termly Employability Engagement Reports. 5. To deliver career-related workshops/webinars and lectures as required. 6. To lead the development and maintenance of online information and resources, predominantly tailored to international students 7. To develop and maintain strong links with the Global Engagement Office identifying opportunities for collaborative working, such as supporting Global Week and their International Student Ambassador recruitment schemes 8. To contribute to the annual planning cycle of extra-curricular workshops/webinars and skills development activities with colleagues from the Students’ Union, Centre for Student Entrepreneurship and other stakeholders as relevant. 9. To participate as required in Induction, Open Days, graduation and other key student events. Careers Advice 10. Work with the Employability Officer (International) to ensure adequate availability of careers information, advice and guidance appointments and extra-curricular careers events for international students 11. To deliver structured one-to-one or small group appointments and drop-in sessions, utilising the most relevant and up-to-date labour market information and careers resources available. 12. To ensure that all students leave a careers appointment with a clear action plan to move their career planning forward and provide any follow- up information and support that is required. 13. To maintain up-to-date records of all careers appointments using the prescribed reporting system. 14. To pro-actively develop and maintain specialist knowledge of industry developments, labour market trends and career pathways relevant to international students. 15. To pro-actively join professional networks and groups linked to international student support, such as AGCAS and UKCISA, and attend relevant conferences and training events. 16. To contribute to regular peer assessment and feedback, supporting colleagues in maintaining and developing up-to-date skills. PERSON SPECIFICATION Post: Careers Consultant Unit/School: Student Services and Employability FACTORS ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA ASSESSED BY A* I* T/P* Education & Qualifications (Essential) Degree educated or equivalent Relevant professional qualification OR relevant professional experience to an equivalent level ✓ ✓ ✓ Education & Qualifications (Desirable) Evidence of recent professional development in a careers or employability- related role Recognised qualification in MOS office suite eg MOS Specialist ✓ ✓ Knowledge (Essential) A clear understanding of the challenges facing today’s graduates in the labour market A good understanding of the challenges faced by international students in developing employability skills and securing work opportunities in the UK Sound knowledge of the local and national graduate labour market and its skills base An understanding of how technology can be used to support the acquisition of employability skills. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ *Key A - Application form I - Interview T/P - Test/Presentation Knowledge (Desirable) Understanding of the aims and objectives of relevant Cardiff Metropolitan University strategies and the role of Careers Services within these Knowledge of Cardiff Metropolitan’s programmes and related career options Knowledge of teaching and learning theories appropriate to Higher Education ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Skills and Abilities (Essential) Teaching or training skills, including work with large and small groups Able to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy towards clients and colleagues Able to explain complex issues clearly to a range of clients and colleagues both orally and in writing Ability to work in a team Able to manage own workload and demonstrate initiative Planning and organising skills Solution-focussed and pro-active in problem-solving Intermediate skills across the MOS suite A commitment to continuous quality improvement Clear understanding of boundaries when working with clients Influencing skills with the ability to inspire others to take action ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Skills and Abilities (Desirable) Experience paid / unpaid (Essential) Experience of delivering 1:1 or group careers advice with a clear focus on outcomes Experience of delivering workshops/webinars or other group sessions designed to develop employability skills. Experience of developing and maintaining a network of stakeholder relationships. Experience of using consultative and data- driven approach to influence opinion and effect change. Experience of maintaining up-to-date and accurate client records using electronic means Experience of working towards agreed targets and tight deadlines ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Experience paid / unpaid (Desirable) Experience of providing careers or employability-related support to international students Careers work in a Higher Education Institution Experience of supervising or supporting the work of other team members ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Other Requirements (Essential) An understanding of equal opportunities as relevant to the provision of support for students. A commitment to personal and professional development ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Other Requirements (Desirable) The ability to speak Welsh ✓ ✓