Career Services Manager
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Career Services Manager
Permanent contract / Bulle, Switzerland
Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE), in the top 5 for Hospitality & Leisure Management by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1962, GIHE is a private Swiss institution offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in hospitality, luxury and event management to an international student body across three campuses in Glion and Bulle, Switzerland, and London, UK.
You share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness and Sense of service.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver general internship presentations for students on all campuses, as well as tutorials/workshops on specific subject areas including CV design, motivation letter correction, job search techniques, mock interviews and visas
- Counsel and advise students on all campuses in their active search for an internship and communicates effectively and regularly with students about their progress
- Provide Career Counselling to graduating students
- Provide guidance and advice to students on CV and motivation letter design, interview technique, etc. as well as on visa procedures, as necessary
- Provide support to students during internship, liaising with employers when necessary
- Follow up on individual placement (verification, tracking etc.)
- Prepare required documents such as contracts and attestations as well as any other documents as necessary
- Ensure all student internships are properly registered and checked; and that their internships conform to the requirements set up by the CS and GIHE
- Validate post-internship employer evaluations
- Ensure all CID material is kept up to date, in cooperation with the whole CS team
- Regularly collect data and prepare statistics on internship and graduate recruitment, as required by the department and other stakeholders
- Attend relevant meetings and committees, including but not limited to Progression Panels and Program Committees
- Handle management of and general administration related to Career Services Portal; as well as regular postings from employers and communications from students
- Support Head of Career Services & Industry Relations in regular and ad hoc tasks
- Support the Company Visit Programme (CVP) as required
- Support team members in preparation of on-campus / online Career events, as required
- Supervise and guides Career Services Advisors and Interns in daily tasks (where applicable)
Profile and experiences:
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, Human Resources or equivalent qualification (desirable)
- Fluent in written and spoken English, French highly desirable. Any additional language is an advantage
- Similar experience in an educational environment is definitely a plus
- Previous experience in the hospitality industry is highly desirable
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make presentations to different stakeholders (students, colleagues, Educational Counselors, etc.)
- Ability to connect with and motivate students of all ages
- Comfortable working in an international environment
- Ability to prioritize and work effectively at all times, particularly under pressure
- Flexible, adaptable and able to work autonomously
Other information:
- Type of contract: undefined period of time contract
- Activity rate: 100%
- Start date: 02.12.2024
- Location: GIHE Sàrl, Rue de l'Ondine 20, 1630 Bulle