Placement Associate

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Lahore , Pakistan

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This role supports the placement team by providing career guidance to students, focusing on academic pathways, courses, and programme-specific career opportunities. The position involves collaborating with faculty and the Career Services Office (CSO) to deliver targeted interventions such as workshops, alumni mentoring, and credited internship programmes. Additionally, the role facilitates school-level networking sessions, peer tutoring, and integrates career readiness into the curriculum. It also contributes to the development of recruiter-facing resources that clearly explain the programmes offered by the business school.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individualized career guidance to undergraduate students, helping them explore academic pathways, programme requirements, and career options. Assist students with CV writing, interview preparation, and career planning.
- Identify student needs and skill gaps by working closely with the CSO and faculty. Develop and coordinate targeted interventions including workshops featuring guest speakers and alumni mentoring programmes.
- Collaborate with faculty to support the planning and implementation of credited internship programmes within the school.
- Work alongside the CSO to ensure university-wide career events, such as the Career Fair, are tailored to meet the specific needs of business school students.
- Support the collection, maintenance, and reporting of student career outcome data in coordination with the CSO.
- Organize and coordinate school-level networking sessions to connect students with employers and industry professionals.
- Assist in creating recruiter-facing materials that communicate the academic focus and student capabilities of the school’s programmes.
- Share employer feedback gathered by the CSO with faculty members and support its integration into curriculum development and programme design.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
- Up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with undergraduate academic programmes offered by a business school.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise and engage students effectively.
- Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and students.
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.

Behaviours and Attributes

- Student-centric approach with empathy and understanding.
- Collaborative team player who takes initiative and ownership.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to student career development within a business school setting, working closely with faculty, students, and external stakeholders to enhance career readiness and employability.