About ECDC
Ain Shams University will establish in collaboration with the American University in Cairo’s Career Center
two Employability and Career Development Centers (ECDCs) - funded by USAID Egypt - with the goal of
providing career guidance and employability skills to Ain Shams university students in preparation for the
world of work, with a focus on final and pre-final year students. The career centers will be located on Ain
Shams University main campus and in the Faculty of Engineering in Ain Shams University.
Career Development Specialist (3)
• Provide individual and group career advising to students.
• Plan and conduct career development workshops. Work with student organizations and other student
service offices to address student career development needs.
• Coach students through resume development, job search and interviewing process.
• Coordinate career development services and promote career awareness, exploration, and planning.
• Provide and coordinate administration and interpretation of career assessments.
• Facilitate work-based learning opportunities. Coordinate activities for students to develop employability
skills.
• Instruct and advise students regarding job-search strategies and job-search skill development including
resume and letter preparation, interview techniques, networking, and employer research.
• Conduct resume critique and mock interviews.
• Implement –in coordination with the recruitment coordinator- experiential learning programs including
job shadowing and internship programs.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a related field. A master’s degree is an asset.
Experience
• Minimum 3 years prior professional experience in career development, human resources, or youths
training and development
• Prior experience in coaching, counseling, training or teaching university students
• Previous community service experience is an asset
General
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic
• Genuine interest in helping others
• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and work in teams
• Good listening and communications skills
To apply, complete the application form available at Closed Vacancy
