ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world’s top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.

Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.

VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.

In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Industry Engagement and Career Development Officer will be responsible for supporting employer reputation strategy and execution for VinUniversity, with the goal of enhancing the University’s employer engagement, students’ employability outcomes and impacts. This incumbent will focus on showcasing the University’s strengths and uniqueness, and ensuring alignment with VinUniversity’s mission of becoming a world-class institution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Industry and Employer Engagement

• Support Industry Manager in developing and maintaining 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.
• Drive industry engagement activities that support research collaborations, sponsored research opportunities, innovation projects, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Maintain and update the University’s database of industry and organization contacts.

QS Projects, Rankings Reporting & Communications

• Support the implementation of QS-related initiatives, particularly QS Employer Reputation (ER) including data collection, partner outreach, tracking, and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of QS project communication materials, including newsletters, updates to colleges and departments, and stakeholder engagement content.
• Ensure timely dissemination of QS project updates, campaign materials, and success highlights to internal and external stakeholders to strengthen awareness and participation.

Employer Engagement

Support Career activities and Employer engagement, specifically:

• Coordinate workshops, seminars, and panel discussions on employability skills, industry trends, and job market readiness.
• Assist in organizing recruitment events such as career week, employer talks, and on-campus interviews.
• Facilitate student access to internship and job opportunities through employer networks.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communication, Public Relations or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in external engagement, data management, talent development or a related field.
• Proven track record in promoting large-scale initiatives and organization reputation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience with interpersonal and communication skills; external engagement.
• Strong skills in data management and analysis, Microsoft Office and AI tools; excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Background in Corporates or Higher Education is an advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about higher education and contributing to international excellence.
• Creative, strategic thinker with an eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Respect and appreciation for the core values of VinUni: EXCEL (E: Empathy, X: Exceptional Capability, C: Creativity, E: Entrepreneurial Spirit, L: Leadership Mindset)

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.