Global Education Center (GEC) Career Development Manager (Lagos) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death. Jesus Christ invites all of God’s children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Global Education Center (GEC) Career Development Manager

Job Identification: 373665
Location: Rumens Road, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Category: ED - Education

Job Description

• The Career Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in helping Global Education Center (GEC) students qualify for, secure, and succeed in local and remote employment.
• This full-time position bridges the gap between students and employers, ensuring that students are prepared for immediate job opportunities while progressing toward a Church Living Wage.
• Reporting directly to the Director of Career Development at BYU-Pathway and indirectly to the GEC Manager, this position supports students, staff, and external partners in driving employment outcomes through coaching, coordination, training, and data reporting.

Responsibilities
Local Employer Engagement & Accountability:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local employers and BYU-Pathway Advancement Team
• Coordinate job fairs and employer feedback loops to ensure alignment between student preparedness and employer expectations.
• Track employer satisfaction and job placement success to improve future opportunities.

Career Coaching with Students:

• Support students throughout the employment pipeline—from initial onboarding to securing entry-level or advanced jobs.
• Assist with resumes, interview preparation, and career pathway planning based on individual readiness.
• Collaborate with the Success Network to ensure students are engaged in relevant work-readiness programs.

Conduct Skill Trainings:

• Lead training sessions on job readiness skills and coordinate with platform development teams to ensure tools meet student needs.
• Use employer feedback to tailor training content and delivery.
• Implement job survey completion and data tracking at student onboarding.

Coordinate with Advancement (SLC):

• Work closely with the Advancement and Institutional Research teams in Salt Lake City to identify opportunities and funding for job placements.
• Contribute to shared goals by providing insights from employer and student engagement.
• Participate in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Report on GEC Metrics:

• Track and report on key student employment metrics as defined by the GEC team.
• Use PowerBI and other systems to monitor job placement, student progression, and employer engagement.
• Provide regular updates that support strategic decision-making and program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Career Services, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Counseling, Education, or related discipline (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in career development, employer relations, workforce development, talent placement, HR, or related fields.
• Proven experience building and maintaining employer partnerships, ideally across multiple countries or regions.
• Demonstrated success coaching individuals toward job placement, career progression, or skills development.
• Experience planning and delivering training, workshops, or skills‑based learning programs.
• Prior work experience within higher education, nonprofit organizations, or global/multi‑country programs (preferred).
• Familiarity with faith‑based education systems or organizations (preferred).

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms; experience with CRM or data systems such as PowerBI is highly valued.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report on employment metrics; strong data literacy.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, and facilitation abilities.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to coordinate events and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to design and improve job‑readiness training and curriculum.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for leadership and institutional partners.

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills:

• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills, especially with employers, partners, and community organizations.
• Strong coaching and mentorship abilities with diverse student populations.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with global, remote, and local teams.
• High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and cultural sensitivity.
• A collaborative, proactive, and solution‑oriented mindset.

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to BYU‑Pathway Worldwide’s mission, values, and standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate international time zones if needed.
• Strong moral character, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive student and employer data.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2026 at 01:00