Background

Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business oriented global leaders, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond.

Job Objective

The position holder will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and coordination of Career Development and Structured Student Mentorship programmes that promote holistic student growth, employability, leadership, and social responsibility.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Career Development, Mentorship, and Graduate Employability Strategy aligned with the University’s strategic objectives.
• Establish and manage structured career programmes, including internships, industrial attachments, graduate placements, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with industry, public and private sector stakeholders to enhance student opportunities and institutional visibility.
• Lead the design and delivery of career readiness, mentorship, and student development programmes that enhance employability, skills development, and student engagement.
• Oversee the University’s work-study, international student support, and funding initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and operational guidelines for career services, mentorship, and student engagement programmes.
• Monitor programme performance, track graduate outcomes, and utilise data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by your supervisor or as listed on the detailed job description.

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of a Masters degree in Education, Management Science, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited University.
• At least five (5) years of working experience in a large and reputable organisation with at least three (3) years in a leadership position.
• Experience in student career development, mentorship programmes, or community engagement.
• A relevant and recognised professional qualification.
• Membership in a relevant and recognised professional body.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Career Development, Mentorship, and Graduate Employability Strategy aligned with the University’s strategic objectives.
• Establish and manage structured career programmes, including internships, industrial attachments, graduate placements, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with industry, public and private sector stakeholders to enhance student opportunities and institutional visibility.
• Lead the design and delivery of career readiness, mentorship, and student development programmes that enhance employability, skills development, and student engagement.
• Oversee the University’s work-study, international student support, and funding initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Develop and implement policies, frameworks, and operational guidelines for career services, mentorship, and student engagement programmes.
• Monitor programme performance, track graduate outcomes, and utilise data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by your supervisor or as listed on the detailed job description.

• Strategic leadership
• Coordination of Career Development and Mentorship programmes
• Partnership building
• Programme design and delivery
• Data-driven decision making
• Policy development
• Financial oversight (work-study, funding initiatives)

• Masters degree in Education, Management Science, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited University.
• Relevant and recognised professional qualification.
• Membership in a relevant and recognised professional body.