Careers and Employability Advisor (m/f/d)
Gisma University of Applied Sciences, first established in 1999 as GISMA Business School, is a leading university of applied sciences for innovative and creative international business, technology, and engineering innovation.
Our Global MBA program has been recognized for its excellence through the highly acclaimed AMBA accreditation, reinforcing our reputation in the industry. Recently, we have expanded our programme portfolio into the fields of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
Our unique teaching approach combines practical experience in these fields with the development of analytical skills and an understanding of contemporary theories through personalized, hands-on, and interactive learning.
All our colleagues are passionate about shaping the careers of our students and building better futures in business, technology and engineering and meeting the needs of Industry 5.0.
Gisma is part of Global University Systems (GUS), an international education business, which is represented by over 87,000 students in nearly 60 locations across the globe, providing students with opportunities for global exposure and a unique learning experience.
All Gisma programmes are currently taught in the English language, and we are proud to have over 90 nationalities represented in our student community and nearly 20 nationalities represented amongst our colleagues. We have over 40 colleagues in the University split between the various academic and professional service functions. Several of our colleagues are based outside Germany in the UK and India.
To strengthen our team at the flagship campuses in Potsdam and Berlin, Germany, the following position is available immediately full time on a short-term basis for three months:
Careers and Employability Advisor (m/f/d)
Experience Level: Junior or Mid-Level
The Role
As a Careers and Employability Advisor at Gisma, your role will be to help students fulfil their career goals through a variety of specialized services. You will report into the Head of Career Services and be part of the wider operational team of the University.
You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between university education and the demands of the global German marketplace, and in helping students secure internships and full-time employment in various sectors such as start-ups, fintech, engineering, consulting, and marketing.
We are passionate about changing lives and careers through the power of education and this is embedded in all that we do and in all our people. Our careers and employability service and team are at the forefront of our mission.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Being the first point of contact for the Career Centre for Gisma students and graduates, especially for getting started with the Career Hub Handshake.
- Increasing students’ employability by providing career workshops, digital career journeys for different audience (Bachelors, Masters, MBA’s), curated and up-to-date resources (videos, online surveys, blogs…), and individual coaching sessions.
- Managing the central Gisma Handshake platform including the promotion of the tool to students, the creation of tutorials or onboarding sessions, the creation of events, consultation appointments, job offers, partner organization profiles and statistical reports.
- Providing access to the latest job opportunities through online recruitment platforms, to feed the LinkedIn community, newsletters and other relevant tools.
- Collaborating with the Gisma Career Centre Team to provide timely support, including answering general questions on various topics through different communication channels (e.g., email, in-person meetings, drop-in workshops, etc.). Event Management: Preparing, co-organizing and supporting the Career Centre events at the campuses in Berlin and Potsdam.
- Implementing programs and initiatives like the Skills Sprint Week to connect students and graduates to companies, e.g. recruiting events and company excursions.
- Supporting the Career Centre Manager in the daily tasks in the Berlin office.
- Working closely with our Marketing and Student Services teams and colleagues at Potsdam and Berlin.
- Establishing and actively developing a network of partner organizations with a strong focus on the acquisition of partners within the digital and innovative industry in Berlin, Brandenburg and throughout Germany.
- Participating to the organization of the GGG Career Fair, in partnership with colleague brands.
Your profile:
- Excellent organizational skills.
- A data driven profile and reliability to provide reporting.
- A track recorded experience in digital learning project management and a high level of agility to manage several projects in parallel.
- Knowledge in customer and user journeys design, creativity to create learning pathways with digital tools.
- Excellent written and spoken languages skills in English, German is a “good-to-have” to understand the labour laws and employers’ news.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to be flexible and responsive to student needs.
- Excellent service skills.
- Strong initiative, ability to work in a team, reliability, commitment and a high sensitivity to cohesiveness.
- A relevant degree would be in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Student Affairs, or related fields. Desirable experience in event planning or university career services (familiarity with Handshake is an advantage). One to two years’ experience in event planning, a student (career) consultation role, or digital learning environment or platform.
What We offer
- Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international culture.
- A workplace in our modern, centrally located campus in Potsdam and Berlin.
- Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business, and science.
- Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concepts.
- Personal and professional development.
Interested?
Your application should include the following documents: CV, Cover Letter and References, Salary Expectation and possible start date. To apply, please submit your application to: recruitment@gisma.com.
As an employer, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively support diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.