Industry and Careers Officer

Job Description
ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY
VinUniversity (VinUni: [protected info]) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.
The University has built strategic collaborations with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania - a choice that speaks to our commitment to excellence, innovation in research and teaching, and to making a difference in the world.
VinUni comprises of College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences.
Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world's leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, WFME, ACEN, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).
VinUni's founding benefactor - Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Social Enterprises. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high quality research institutes (such as VinBigData), pioneering companies (such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes) and an dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem (such as VinVenture, VinMotion, and VinRobotics...).
In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact. In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Position Overview
VinUniversity is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Industry and Careers Officer to build strategic partnerships with international and local employers and strengthen student employability and. This role supports the Head of Careers, Alumni, Industry and Development in executing industry engagement initiatives, building strategic partnerships, career development programs, and embedding industry best practice in activities for students and graduates.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industry trends, talent development and university-employer collaboration. This is a key role in supporting VinUniversity's mission to develop talented, entrepreneurial, and work-ready graduates with global competitiveness to become future leaders.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Industry and Employer Engagement:
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners across priority sectors in Vietnam and globally.
- Promote VinUniversity students and programs to potential employers and facilitate talent recruitment opportunities.
- Coordinate industry visits, employer talks, networking events, and on-campus recruitment drives.
- Support the creation of strategic partnerships for internships, mentorships, guest lectures, industry talks, masterclasses, experts sharing, company visits, capstone projects, and co-curricular collaboration.
Career Development and Students Support:
- Support the design and delivery of industry talks and career readiness programs, including career exploration, CV/resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
- Advise students on career options, internship planning, and post-graduation pathways.
- Collaborate with program directors and faculty to align academic courses with industry trends and employers expectations.
- Encourage student participation in career and industry events through targeted communications and outreach.
Internships Management:
- Coordinate internship placements and work-integrated learning programs across Colleges.
- Assist Colleges in consulting and providing aligned internship documentation, helping with employer liaison, and student feedback.
- Provide consulting in monitoring student engagement and performance during internships, and ensure a high-quality experience for students, host organizations and supervisors.
Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement:
- Work with Colleges to track and report on key metrics including internships and employment outcomes, employer engagement, employer and student satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records of employer interactions and student placements in CRM and internal databases.
- Contribute to market research, alumni career tracking, and graduate outcomes reporting.