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Career Guidance Specialist Jobs in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan at Lahore University of Management Sciences
Title: Career Guidance Specialist
Company: Lahore University of Management Sciences
Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Position Overview
The Career Services Office is undertaking several strategic enhancements and new initiatives to strengthen the student experience and provide comprehensive career support. This role will play a key part in driving these initiatives through research on best practices, implementation of benchmarked projects, development of digital resources, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects while developing core professional competencies, including leadership, research, stakeholder engagement, communication, project coordination, and event management.
Key Responsibilities
Career Guidance and Counselling
- Conduct individual career counselling sessions to assist students with career exploration, decision-making, and goal setting.
- Provide guidance on resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn profile optimisation, and email etiquette.
- Prepare students for interviews and job searches by offering tailored advice and strategies.
- Offer dedicated guidance for senior students to assist with their transition into the workforce or higher education.
- Support and track graduating seniors and fresh graduates in their preparedness and job search.
- Program Development and Implementation
- Lead initiatives such as Digital Resources Development, Mock Interviews, and more to enhance career preparation.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programs align with best practices and student needs.
- Plan, market, and execute career workshops and networking events featuring alumni, faculty, and industry professionals.
- Manage logistics, including outreach to guest speakers and creating marketing plans for event promotion.
- Administer and support the Higher Education and Skills Knowledge (HESK) platform to enhance student career readiness.
Research and Resource Development
- Incorporate global best practices, academic literature, and student feedback into the design of career initiatives.
- Regularly monitor the impact of programs to refine strategies and identify future goals.
- Develop, edit, and distribute accessible career resources in various formats, including guides, toolkits, and online content.
Strategic Project Leadership
- Independently design and implement assigned projects with clearly defined goals and milestones.
- Collaborate with campus partners to foster relationships that enhance the effectiveness of initiatives.
- Serve as a thought partner in the CSO domain by contributing to strategy development and implementation.
- Assist with administrative tasks and team functions as needed to support overall office operations.
- Stay updated on labour market trends, industry requirements, and emerging career pathways to provide relevant guidance.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong ability to synthesise and apply research to practical scenarios
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Proficiency in event and project management
Capacity to manage relationships across diverse internal and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking
Exceptional administrative and organisational skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
Behaviours
- Highly motivated and self-driven, with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and employers.
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence and professional composure.
- Innovative mindset with the ability to develop and execute value-adding ideas.
- Effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Administration or a related field from a HEC-recognized university.
Experience
At least 03 years of relevant experience in research, career services or a related function.
What We Offer:
A Learning Ecosystem
LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.
Intellectual Freedom
We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.
Benefits
LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
Campus Perks
The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.
Discounts
LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognised Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.
