Careers and Employability Officer in Berlin bei Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Gisma University of Applied Sciences, first established in 1999 as GISMA Business School, is a leading university of applied sciences for innovative and creative international business, technology, and engineering innovation.

Gisma is an international institution, member of Global University Systems, globally renowned for its academic and professional standards and output, with programmes accredited by AMBA and the Accreditation Council and home to students from 90 nationalities across the globe.

Our Global MBA program has been recognized for its excellence through the highly acclaimed AMBA accreditation, reinforcing our reputation in the industry. Recently, we have expanded our programme portfolio into the fields of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.

Our unique teaching approach combines practical experience in these fields with the development of analytical skills and an understanding of contemporary theories through personalized, hands-on, and interactive learning.

All our colleagues are passionate about shaping the careers of our students and building better futures in business, technology and engineering and meeting the needs of Industry 5.0.

Gisma is part of Global University Systems (GUS), an international education business, which is represented by over 87,000 students in nearly 60 locations across the globe, providing students with opportunities for global exposure and a unique learning experience.

Within Germany, Gisma is part of the wider GUS Germany group and is part of an educational family which includes the UE – the University of Europe, BSBI and HTK. There are also several shared services within GUS Germany creating a wider network of colleagues, support and opportunity.

All Gisma programmes are currently taught in the English language, and we are proud to have over 90 nationalities represented in our student community and nearly 20 nationalities represented amongst our colleagues. We have over 40 colleagues in the university split between the various academic and professional service functions. Several of our colleagues are based outside Germany in the UK and India.

To strengthen our team at the flagship campus in Potsdam, Germany, the following position is available immediately on a full-time basis:

Careers and Employability Officer (m/f/d)

As member of Gisma’s senior management team, the postholder will be responsible and accountable for leading and managing risk-based enhancement- and compliance- led assurance service, across the operationalisation of all activities relating to academic quality assurance and enhancement at Gisma.

Location: Potsdam with sub-campus in Berlin

The Role

As a Careers Officer at Gisma University, your role will be to help students fulfil their career goals through a variety of specialized services. You will report into the Head of Career Services and be part of the wider operational team of the University.

You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between university education and the demands of the global marketplace, and in helping students secure internships and full-time employment in various sectors such as start-ups, fintech, engineering, consulting, and marketing.

We are passionate about changing lives and careers through the power of education and this is embedded in all that we do and in all our people. Our careers and employability service and team are at the forefront of our mission.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

Being the first point of contact for the Career Centre for Gisma students and graduates

Increasing students’ employability by providing career workshops, seminars, and individual coaching sessions.

Advising and supporting students in their career goals and in building their skills and career portfolio

Managing the central Gisma JobTeaser platform including the creation of events, consultation appointments, job offers, partner organization profiles and statistical reports.

Providing access to the latest job opportunities through online recruitment platforms, to feed the LinkedIn community, newsletters and other relevant tools

Collaborating in and with the Gisma Career Centre Team: providing support within a timely manner (answering general questions on various topics through various means of communication – email, in person, drop-in workshops etc.)

Preparing, co-organizing and supporting the Career Centre events at the campuses in Berlin and Potsdam

Implementing programs and initiatives like the Skills Sprint Week to connect students and graduates to companies, e.g. recruiting events and company excursions

Supporting the Career Centre Manager in the dail