ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) 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 five main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Infrastructure; Green Energy and 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, 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

The Industry Engagement and Development Officer will be responsible for supporting employer reputation strategy and execution for VinUniversity, with the goal of enhancing the University’s employer reputation, students and alumni’s 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Industry Contact Database Management:

• Maintain and update the University’s database of industry and organization contacts.
• Regularly communicate with internal and external key contacts to keep them informed of industry engagement activities, VinUni successes and achievements.
• Build and strengthen relationships with these contacts to support the University’s employer reputation.

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.
• Drive industry engagement activities that support research collaborations, sponsored research opportunities, innovation projects, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Facilitate discussions with partners regarding potential funding projects, sponsorships, research grants, and strategic investment opportunities for VinUni.

QS Projects, Rankings Reporting & Communications

• Support the implementation of QS-related initiatives, particularly QS Employer Reputation (ER) and Graduate Employment Outcomes (GEO), including data collection, partner outreach, tracking, and documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain reporting dashboards related to QS indicators, corporate partnership, graduate outcomes and alumni impact.
• Prepare periodic internal reports, briefs, and insights for leadership on progress toward QS KPIs in partnership with relevant departments.
• 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.

Marketing & Communications for CAID

• Develop and manage marketing and communication materials for CAID, including brochures, webpages, newsletters, presentations, event materials, and social media content.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to enhance CAID’s visibility to students, employers, alumni, and internal stakeholders.
• Support brand positioning of CAID through storytelling, success cases, impact reports, and media content highlighting student achievements, employer partnerships, and alumni outcomes.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns for career fairs, employer talks, executive education programs, research-industry partnerships, and other CAID initiatives.
• Ensure all CAID communications are consistent with VinUni brand guidelines and strategic priorities.

 KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Data Analytics, Communications or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data management, data analytics within higher education or a related field.
• Proven track record in promoting large-scale initiatives and organization reputation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience with handling a large amount of dataset, working with Excel and data management system and working with multiple teams
• 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.

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).

COMPENSATION

The salary benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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