JOB DESCRIPTION: IB University Placement Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will consist of a full-time assignment of high school as well as IB University Placement Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Careers Adviser to deliver effective high quality group teaching in self-marketing skills ( letters, application forms, interview skills, assessment centres and aptitude tests) and provide one-to-one assistance where required
• Advise students about placement choice (including future career development and guidance) and how to locate a placement either in India or abroad.
• Arrange placement interviews
• Brief students on organisational culture, appropriate conduct, use of internet and email at work etc.
• Supervise and monitor students throughout the placement period, assessing and resolving their demands, enquiries and problems
• Organise and undertake workplace visits to students on placement
• Ensure that the appropriate reports are completed and submitted for assessment
• Advise academic staff, Personal Tutors and Placement Tutors of individual and general placement issues
• Work with Placement Tutors on matters relating to specific academic disciplines

Position Requirements:

• At least 3 years of teaching experience
• MYP/IB/ IGCSE/CIE experience preferred
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required. Bed preferred.
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Possess highly developed interpersonal skills and a team-player
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Commitment, enthusiasm and preparedness to learn
• Certification as a teacher from an official certifying authority
• Excellent references from the candidate’s immediate supervisors.
• Cross cultural sensitivity and an international mindset
• Good health