Careers & Alumni Officer

About the School

Nexus International School Malaysia is presented as a learning-centred, empowering community built on openness, honesty, and innovation. The school highlights a culture that values difference, individuality, collaboration, and shared ownership, with staff encouraged to contribute ideas and take responsibility in their roles.

Role Summary

The Careers & Alumni Officer supports learners in planning and progressing their careers while also providing continued guidance to alumni. The position combines career support, alumni engagement, job and university-related assistance, resource sharing, event delivery, and coordination across school systems and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain meaningful connections with alumni so they can continue to receive career guidance and access networking opportunities.
• Create and manage partnerships with employers and organisations to open up placement and progression opportunities for students and alumni.
• Select, organise, and share educational and career resources and opportunities.
• Prepare reports that help support university applications and track university destinations and outcomes.
• Assist with planning and delivering high-profile careers and university events in the school and in the wider community.
• Manage information quality and system settings across key EdTech platforms, including smooth coordination between iSAMS and university application tools.
• Work closely with marketing, IT, and academic teams to support event delivery and ensure data is accurate.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in counselling, career development, psychology, or a similar discipline.
• Proven ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, learners, parents, university representatives, and other guidance professionals.
• Evidence of ongoing professional learning and development relevant to the role.
• Experience collecting, organising, and interpreting data.
• Experience supporting learners and adults from varied backgrounds and with diverse needs.
• Previous use of a school management information system such as iSAMS.
• Experience working in an international school setting.
• Strong commitment to learner wellbeing and a genuine interest in working with young people.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and focus on practical solutions.
• Motivated, high-performing, and comfortable working to high standards.
• Willingness to take initiative and learn quickly.
• Resilient, adaptable, flexible, and considerate of others’ needs.
• Clear spoken and written communication in Standard English.
• Good listening skills and strong interpersonal ability.
• Positive presence, including a sense of humour and the ability to influence others constructively.
• Professional presentation and conduct that sets a strong example.

Additional Information

The school states that it is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and families, and it follows child protection principles aligned with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer that values cultural diversity, different perspectives, and varied skills and experiences. The duties listed may be adjusted over time as needed.