Career Services at Central European University (CEU) invites applications for the position of Career Services Coordinator. This is an opportunity to contribute to student and alumni career development and employment outcomes at a mission-driven organization recognized as one of the world's most internationally diverse institutions of higher education. We seek a colleague who is passionate about career education and student development, with excellent communication, research, and facilitation skills, and experience supporting individuals in achieving their professional goals.
The CEU Career Services Office plays a leading role in institutional efforts to ensure that the university's graduates are prepared to transform their CEU experience into meaningful professional engagement. Career Services works directly with students and alumni, offering guidance, support, and information to help them develop and pursue personal visions for impact and success around the world. This includes organizing a wide range of career education programs, employer engagement initiatives, and networking opportunities that help students build skills, explore career paths, and connect with employers.
The Career Services Coordinator will serve as an integral member of the Career Services team, collaborating with colleagues on career education programming, employer engagement, student advising, and institutional initiatives that support graduate employability and career success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities will involve the following:
Career Advising & Student/Alumni Support
Conduct one-on-one career advising sessions with CEU students and alumni on career exploration, decision-making, job search strategies, CVs and application materials, interviewing, networking, and further study opportunities
Provide inclusive, impartial, and confidential guidance to individuals from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines
Support students and alumni experiencing career uncertainty, transitions, or confidence-related challenges
Contribute to tracking engagement and outcomes related to Career Services activities
- Research and promote relevant internship, fellowship, postgraduate study, and employment opportunities
Career Education Programming
Design and facilitate workshops, seminars, and other educational programs focused on careers and employability
Develop online resources, toolkits, and self-guided career learning materials
Facilitate and moderate employer presentations, panel discussions, guest lectures, and networking events
Apply evidence-based educational approaches and active learning methodologies to career programming
Research & Labor Market Intelligence
Research developments in career education, employability, graduate outcomes, and labor market trends
Analyze labor market information and sector reports to inform career advising and programming
Translate research findings into practical resources and insights for students, alumni, and colleagues
Support continuous improvement of Career Services through evidence-informed practice
- Gather and share sector-specific information to support student career exploration
Functional Area Lead: External Partnership Development
Lead the development and maintenance of relationships with employers and external partners relevant to CEU students and alumni
Identify and cultivate opportunities for employer engagement, site visits, practitioner talks, and experiential learning opportunities
Source CEU-exclusive career development opportunities
Coordinate and oversee large-scale employer engagement initiatives, including career fairs
Institutional Collaboration & Service Development
Collaborate with academic departments and university units to deliver tailored career education initiatives
Represent Career Services at relevant university events and activities
Contribute to institutional employability and graduate outcomes initiatives
Maintain accurate records and support quality assurance and service development efforts
This list is an example of the types of work the successful candidate may be involved in and is not exhaustive. Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as required.
Qualifications
Mandatory
Experience in career advising, coaching, mentoring, counseling, teaching, training, or related student support activities
Experience developing and facilitating workshops, trainings, educational programs, or learning resources
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
Experience working and/or studying in an international or multicultural environment
Strong learning orientation and commitment to professional development
University degree (Bachelor's required; Master's preferred)
Near native-level fluency in English, both written and spoken
Assets
Knowledge of career paths pursued by graduates in the social sciences, humanities, public sector, nonprofit sector, multilateral organizations, and/or private sector
Experience organizing complex projects, events, or programs
Experience building relationships with external stakeholders and employer partners
Understanding of recruitment, talent acquisition, or hiring processes
Familiarity with labor market intelligence and employability trends
What CEU Offers
We offer a yearly salary starting at EUR 47,000 gross, as well as an attractive benefits package including a pension plan, generous vacation allowance, professional development opportunities, and a sabbatical system. The initial appointment is for one year.
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials:
Tailored CV/Resume
Cover letter detailing your qualifications and motivation for this specific role and demonstrating your commitment to supporting student and alumni career development
Names and email addresses of two reference persons (provided in the application portal)
Please note that we value authentic and thoughtful applications. While applicants may use tools to support proofreading and editing, we strongly encourage candidates to write their cover letters in their own voice and avoid submitting generic AI-generated content. Originality, reflection, and genuine motivation are important aspects of the application process.
CEU is strongly committed to the promotion of gender equality and equal opportunities within our institution. Previous training, work experience and/or engagement with matters of equality, diversity and inclusion at the organizational level will be an asset.
Central European University does not discriminate on the basis of—including, but not limited to—race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, gender and sexual orientation in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
About CEU
One of the world’s most international universities, a unique founding mission positions Central European University as both an acclaimed center for the study of economic, historical, social and political challenges, and a source of support for building open and democratic societies that respect human rights and human dignity. CEU is accredited in the United States and Austria, and offers English-language bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law, environmental sciences, management and public policy. CEU enrolls more than 1,400 students from over 100 countries, with faculty from over 50 countries.
In 2019, CEU relocated from Hungary to Austria as the Hungarian government revoked its ability to issue US-accredited degrees in the country. As a result, CEU offers all of its degree programs in Vienna, Austria; and retains a non-degree, research and civic engagement presence in Budapest, Hungary, through its CEU Democracy Institute, the Institute for Advanced Study, the CEU Summer University and The Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives (OSA), and its Hungarian language public educational programs and public lectures.
For more information, please visit https://www.ceu.edu/.
