Career, Employability & Alumni Executive

Μητροπολιτικό Κολλέγιο
Athens, Georgia, United States
Posted
On-site
Full-time
Mid-level
Job Description

Help students turn their degree into a career.

At Metropolitan College, we believe education doesn’t end at graduation. Our Career, Employability & Alumni team connects students with employers, prepares them for the world of work, and keeps our graduates part of a lifelong community across our 9 campuses.

We’re looking for an energetic, people-focused Career, Employability & Alumni Executive to help us build a vibrant ecosystem of student life, career growth and alumni engagement.

What you’ll do

Shape careers

  • Deliver one-to-one career guidance and coaching sessions to students and graduates.
  • Help them build standout CVs, LinkedIn profiles and cover letters, and prepare for interviews.
  • Run career workshops and seminars in partnership with our academic schools.
  • Keep students informed about labour market trends and the skills employers value most.

Connect students with employers

  • Build and nurture relationships with companies, organisations and industry partners.
  • Source and promote job and internship opportunities.
  • Coordinate placement programmes such as internships and Work Study.
  • Organise Career Days, guest lectures, employability projects and job shadowing.

Grow our alumni community

  • Keep our alumni network engaged and connected.
  • Organise networking events and mentoring programmes with graduates.
  • Create content for the Alumni Newsletter and our alumni platforms.

Bring campus life to life

  • Plan and deliver student life activities, social events and celebrations.
  • Support clubs, societies, competitions and leadership initiatives.
  • Work with student groups and help them connect with wider student communities, such as CIEE.

Keep things running smoothly

  • Manage the department’s platforms, including MitropolitikoCareers, Career Portal and Alumni Classter, and keep databases up to date.
  • Track and report on KPIs such as participation, placements and partnerships.
  • Work with the team to apply consistent best practices across all campuses.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • A degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Educational Counselling, Marketing or a related field.
  • Experience in career services, counselling, recruitment, HR or student support.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Very good command of English.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Creativity and a flair for engaging content, such as newsletters and campaigns.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for working with students and graduates from diverse backgrounds.

It’s a plus if you have

  • A Master’s degree in HR, Career Development, Counselling, Education or a related field.
  • Experience in a university or educational organisation.
  • Familiarity with CRM tools, career platforms or alumni systems.

Benefits

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.
  • Medical Care Plan.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Exposure to strategic business projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • A collaborative, dynamic, and highly professional working environment with modern facilities.
  • The opportunity to contribute to the transformation of largest educational group in Greece.

All candidacies will be treated with confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) or Equivalent