To support and lead the School of Education’s Career Placement Programme by developing strategic initiatives that enhance student employability, strengthen employer engagement, and support successful graduate outcomes. The role also contributes to student affairs, admissions outreach, and marketing initiatives aimed at increasing student engagement, strengthening the School’s visibility, and supporting enrolment objectives. The incumbent will serve as a key liaison among students, alumni, employers, faculty, and internal stakeholders to ensure an integrated and impactful student experience.

Career Placement & Employability

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the School of Education’s Career Placement Programme for ELM and ELM (WT) students.
• Provide career advising and coaching to students and recent alumni on career planning, job search strategies, professional development, and employment opportunities.
• Deliver career development workshops and training sessions on CV writing, interview preparation, networking, personal branding, and workplace readiness.
• Develop assessment tools, surveys, and reporting mechanisms to evaluate placement outcomes and programme effectiveness.
• Track graduate employment trends and use data-driven insights to strengthen placement initiatives and student support services.

Student Support & Student Affairs

• Provide individual career counselling and advisory support to graduate students and recent alumni.
• Hold regular office hours to support students on career planning, professional development, academic concerns, and student services-related matters.
• Support the development and operational management of the Student Services Office.
• Act as a key liaison between students, faculty, alumni, and internal departments to facilitate effective communication and student support.
• Coordinate with the SOE Alumni Association to organise networking events, mentorship opportunities, and alumni engagement activities.

Partnerships & Event Management

• Collaborate with the Partnerships Office to build and strengthen relationships with employers, schools, and professional networks.
• Plan and manage job preparation events, professional development workshops, and career readiness seminars for students.
• Coordinate employer engagement initiatives, including mock interviews, recruitment sessions, graduate networking events, and placement opportunities.
• Work collaboratively across the School and wider University to address student, programme, and operational needs effectively.

Marketing, Communications & Admissions Support

• Develop and implement strategic marketing and communication plans for the School of Education.
• Strengthen and promote the School’s brand identity across internal and external audiences.
• Support the planning and execution of admissions outreach and student recruitment initiatives to maximise enrolment.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns, communication materials, and outreach activities for prospective students and key stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee the School of Education’s social media platforms and digital engagement strategy.
• Support admissions-related activities, applicant engagement, and outreach initiatives throughout the recruitment cycle.

• Career Coaching and Student Advising
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Employer and Alumni Engagement
• Marketing and Communications
• Event Planning and Coordination
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
• Project Management and Execution
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

• Student-Centric and Service-Oriented
• Relationship Builder and Collaborative Team Player
• Strong Interpersonal and Networking Skills
• Proactive and Solution-Focused
• Professional and Accountable
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Meet Deadlines

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Education, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related discipline from a HEC recognized institution.

Minimum 03 years of relevant experience in career services, student affairs, admissions, employer engagement, marketing, communications, or a related function.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.