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Internship and Career Specialist 26

University of Dubai Full Time Academic City, Dubai Posted 2 Jul 2026 Closes 31 Dec 2026
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Degree
Bachelor's
Field
Business, Human Resources, Career Counseling
InternshipLawLegalRegistrationFinanceComplianceCareer servicesAccreditationQuality assuranceMarketing

Job Purpose

The objective of the position of Internship and Career Specialist (ICS) is to facilitate and manage the placement of students into meaningful and relevant internship opportunities that align with their academic and career goals. The ICS uses independent analysis and judgment to develop, coordinate, and supervise complex and varied administrative tasks in order to implement successful placement for the University of Dubai (UD) interns. The position encompasses two distinct areas of responsibility: Internship development and coordination, employer relations and student/academic department relations.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities - Internship

  1. 1Lead the planning and coordination of internship placements for Law students, including schedule alignment with UK-based academic timelines.
  2. 2Build and sustain relationships with law firms, in-house legal departments, judicial entities, and regulatory authorities to develop new internship opportunities.
  3. 3Create and maintain a dedicated legal-sector employer database for Law internships, regularly updating contacts, placement history, and feedback records.
  4. 4Collaborate with the College of Law, Registration Department and Finance to ensure internship timelines, requirements, and expectations are clearly understood and aligned.
  5. 5Review and process internship training plans and agreements for Law students; follow up with legal organizations to ensure compliance.
  6. 6Provide tailored guidance and internship preparation to Law students, including resume reviews, interview tips, and expectations for legal internships.
  7. 7Address placement challenges in the legal field and propose viable solutions to the ICDC Manager.
Key Responsibilities

Secondary Responsibilities – Career Services & Strategic Programs

  1. 1Support career development programs under DBS and other colleges, including Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE), 5000 Digital Talents which requires 5 years’ collaboration with UD, and related initiatives.
  2. 2Coordinate the newly introduced Dubai Business School Career Portfolio Development and Community Engagement
  3. 3Collect and maintain data relevant to MOE KPIs, particularly in employment relevance, job offers post-internship, and employer feedback.
  4. 4Assist in organizing law-focused and specialized career events, guest speaker sessions, and employer site visits.
  5. 5Respond to employer requests for information about internship and graduates’ employment opportunities related to Law areas.
  6. 6Collaborate with ICDC team members to align reporting practices and career services efforts with accreditation and KPI requirements.
  7. 7Contribute to the preparation of internship and employment tracking reports for quality assurance and accreditation purposes.
  8. 8Assist in marketing internship and career services through outreach materials tailored for Law and strategic program students.

Performance Criteria

  1. 1Number of new law firms/legal departments onboarded as internship providers
  2. 2Timeliness and completion rate of Law student internship placements
  3. 3Employer satisfaction feedback (legal sector)
  4. 4Accuracy of KPI-related data submitted.
  5. 5Participation in career events/programs aligned with MOE priorities
Preferred Qualifications

Education

  1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Career Counseling, or a related field.
  2. Career advising certificate preferred.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience

  1. Minimum two years’ work experience with a recruitment firm or in a university.
Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

  1. 1Knowledge of Career and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities.
  2. 2Knowledge of Internship Programs: Understanding of internship policies, procedures, and best practices in higher education.
  3. 3Student Advising Skills: Ability to provide guidance and support to students throughout the internship process.
  4. 4Communication Skills: The position involves producing extensive communication with industry HR professionals. Effective verbal and written communication is highly essential for this role.
  5. 5Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple internship placements and administrative tasks efficiently.
  6. 6Networking Abilities: Capability to network with industry professionals and employers to secure internship opportunities.
  7. 7Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to build relationships and work collaboratively with students, alumni, academics, employers’ human resources staff and other company professionals.
  8. 8Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to resolve issues related to internship placements and student concerns.
  9. 9Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in maintaining accurate internship records and documentation.
  10. 10Ethical Standards: Adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality in handling student and employer information.