The University Relations Officer (Junior Talent Programs) will support and execute University Relations (UR) activities for Next for Technology Development across universities in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on building strong working relationships with academic institutions to support the development of junior Saudi national talent aligned with current and future IT market needs.
This position plays a key role in supporting Train-to-Hire initiatives and university-based IT capacity-building programs by helping create a sustainable pipeline of Saudi graduates ready to enter the technology workforce.
The University Relations Officer will collaborate closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including university leadership and administrative offices, academic staff, career centers, student organizations, and undergraduate students.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the execution of university relations initiatives andengagement plans across Saudi universities.* Coordinate with deans' offices, faculty members, and career centersto facilitate collaboration and program delivery.* Organize and support on-campus activities such as awarenesssessions, career talks, workshops, and employability events.* Assist in promoting Train-to-Hire programs and IT capacity-buildinginitiatives to undergraduate students and fresh graduates.* Support the identification, attraction, and nomination ofhigh-potential Saudi students for junior talent programs.* Maintain strong relationships with student unions, student clubs,and university ambassadors.* Collect feedback from universities and students to supportcontinuous improvement of programs.* Coordinate internally with training, delivery, operations, andtalent teams to ensure smooth execution of university initiatives.
Qualifications: 0-2 years of experience in any administrative role