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# Employer Partnerships and Placement Senior Associate at ALU

- **Company:** ALU
- **Location:** Rwanda
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/8255585

## Job description

## ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors. They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

## HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

## ABOUT THE TEAM

The Student Professional Development (SPD) Team is the professional development arm of the Learning Development department which ensures that ALU students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, mindsets and experiences necessary to chart & drive their professional development journeys and career paths during and beyond their ALU experience. This team performs two basic functions:

- Student Preparation, Professional Development & Guidance; and
- Employer Partnerships & Placements,

Together these 2 work-streams provide a cohesive framework that ensures that students leave ALU with confidence in their abilities to drive their career journeys, irrespective of the paths they choose to pursue.

## ABOUT THE ROLE

The Employer Partnerships & Placement Associate will report directly to the Student Professional Development Lead and work closely with the Student Professional Development workstream. You will drive the employer partner sourcing and onboarding, employer-student matching processes specifically for  jobs for students moving into official academic internship cycles, our final year students and recent alumni, in collaboration with the ALUmni Relations Team.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Management

- Assist in managing the sourcing and Employer Partner onboarding experience from end-to-end.
- Support the planning, preparation, and hosting of Employer Partnerships Events (in person or online) to increase student awareness of opportunities.
- Help create and maintain strategic partnerships with Employer Partners and key industry players.
- Attend and represent ALU at key events in Kigali that convene employers and industry partners across diverse sectors to drive employer outreach and establish new partnerships

Account Management

- Maintain regular communication with Employer Partners to understand their needs and expectations.
- Ensure timely and accurate responses to Employer Partner inquiries.
- Assist in managing relationships with key accounts, ensuring their satisfaction and retention.

Student Support

- Conduct office hours with students to provide support and guidance.
- Assist in pre-screening applicant profiles for Employer Partners (upon request).
- Collaborated in managing the SPD Hub and other platforms for student and employer interactions.

Data Gathering & Reporting

- Keep track of all incoming opportunities for Monthly Reporting
- Process Internship Support Letters in a timely manner
- Analyse and report on Internships, Manager & Student Self Assessments
- Track all Employer Partner Engagement Activities in order to improve Employer Partner Experience and long term engagement with ALU/ALCHE
- Engage in any and all Data Gathering & Reporting activities as assigned by the Team Lead

Others

- Assist in coordinating employer engagement activities across both ALU Rwanda & ALC Mauritius Campuses in accordance with the Employer Partner Engagement Strategy.
- Collaborate with the Student Preparation work stream and liaise with academic and non-academic teams to integrate professional development into the student experience.
- Assist in analyzing and reporting feedback from employer partners and students.
- Maintain the SPD Salesforce Dashboards and update individual student information.
- Oversee the Employer Partner & Placement email addresses and ensure timely responses.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal,  by adhering to ALU’s comprehensive safeguarding policy, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to any violations of safeguarding standards.

## REQUIREMENTS

- 3-5 years of work experience; ideally in a diversity of company profiles (multinational, high growth, SME etc.)
- Understand the diverse expectations companies have of entry-level talent
- Negotiation Skills and creating common interest and tangible value for all parties
- Experience with digital tools such as Salesforce CRM, Wordpress and email campaign platforms
- Self-Motivation and sense of initiative
- Love for building a strong culture driven by the values and core beliefs for our community
- Passionate about transformative education
- Skills: Relationship and Account management,  data analysis, resourcefulness, problem solving, interpersonal, project management & empathy
- Mindsets: Data driven, collaborative, design thinking skills

## LOCATION

This is primarily an in-person opportunity and is based in Kigali, Rwanda.

## About ALU

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ALU is a pan-African university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs focused on developing ethical, entrepreneurial leaders through experiential learning, real-world internships, and a mission-driven curriculum.
- **Entity Type**: Private (higher education institution; not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Kigali, Rwanda (with a campus in Mauritius and learning hubs across Africa)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Higher Education / EdTech
- **Target customers**: B2C – African and global students seeking undergraduate degrees (BSc) and postgraduate degrees (Executive MBA); also works with employers through internships and partnerships.
- **Mission**: “To develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa’s future” [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/).

## Products & Services
- **BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership (BEL)**: A 3-year degree centered on entrepreneurship, leadership, and complex problem-solving. Modules include Research Methods, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Policy and Advocacy, and Planetary Health.
- **BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (BSE)**: A job-ready degree with specializations in Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Low-Level Programming, Full-Stack Development, and Machine Learning. Emphasizes skill-based learning and internships.
- **BSc (Hons) International Business & Trade (IBT)**: A holistic business education covering Business Analytics, International Trade Laws, Trade Policy Analysis, and International Diplomacy.
- **Executive MBA (ALUSB)**: A part-time, affordable EMBA designed for working professionals, delivered across Africa with a focus on Pan-African networks and practical impact.
- **Learning Hubs & Digital Library Services**: 7 learning hubs in addition to the two campuses; a digital library and scholarship ecosystem that curates OER, offers research support, and promotes digital literacy.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**:
  - 73% of graduates are employed or have started their own businesses within 6 months of graduation [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
  - 246 students have launched successful ventures [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
  - Welcomed over 240 students in the May 2026 cohort [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in provided sources
- **Growth Signals**:
  - ALU Rwanda achieved its first-ever Top Employers Institute certification in 2026, signaling strong HR practices [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
  - Expanding degree programs and learning hubs; applications open for 2026 intakes
  - Active hiring across multiple functions (finance, engineering, student services, academic coaching) – 34+ jobs listed on Greenhouse [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu)
  - Published a 2024 Impact Report, indicating ongoing institutional reporting and growth

## Competitive Advantages
- **Experiential Learning Model**: “Learn by Doing” – real-world internships and self-directed projects are core to the curriculum, making graduates job-ready.
- **Pan-African Network**: Students and alumni span across Africa, with campuses in Rwanda and Mauritius and learning hubs in multiple countries.
- **Affordability & Accessibility**: Designed to put excellent higher education within reach of passionate and driven students across the continent.
- **Entrepreneurial Focus**: Every program is built around ethical leadership and entrepreneurship, with tangible venture creation outcomes.
- **First-Principles Innovation**: Described as a “fast-paced innovative startup” that approaches education from first principles, empowering staff to design and test new ideas [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576).

## Strategic Focus
- Scale impact by increasing student enrollment and expanding learning hubs (“The World is your Campus”)
- Deepen digital literacy and library services, including integration of AI tools and open-access resources
- Raise ethical leaders by 2036, as stated in the vision “We are committed to raising ethical leaders by 2036” [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
- Continue building a Top Employer workplace culture, as evidenced by the recent certification

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a “fast-paced innovative startup where collaboration and push boundaries” are the norm [alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend](https://www.alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend/). Staff are “deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new” [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576).
- **Work Flexibility**: Many roles are remote or hybrid (e.g., “Remote” listed for Financial Analyst, Travel Support Agent, Lead Salesforce Platform Engineer) [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu). Positions are based in Rwanda, Mauritius, or remote.
- **Top Employer Certification**: Recognized by the Top Employers Institute in 2026, indicating strong employee experience and ethical employment practices [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/).
- **Impact**: Work directly contributes to developing Africa’s future leaders. Staff are empowered to “design, test, and implement creative new ideas” in a mission-driven environment.
- **Safeguarding & Security**: Committed to a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding, balancing safety with individual rights [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576).

## Sources
1. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu) – Jobs at ALU (Greenhouse)
2. [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) – ALU main website (programs, impact metrics, news)
3. [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/alueducation) – ALU Education org chart and team structure
4. [alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend](https://www.alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend/) – Culture description for job referrals
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576) – Job application page for Lead, Library Services & Digital Scholarship (detailed culture and responsibilities)

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