Job Title: Assistant Director of Career Services (Student Career Program Specialist)
Job ID: 28894
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
POSITION DETAILS
LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.
The Assistant Director of Career Services, reporting to the Director of the Center for Career & Professional Development, focusing on Employer and Community Partnerships and Experiential Learning, will play a critical role in building and nurturing relationships with employers, community partners, and alumni. This position aims to enhance the experiential learning opportunities available to students, such as internships, employment opportunities, and service-learning projects. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners to ensure a robust and comprehensive career services program that aligns with the institution's mission and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Employer and Community Partnerships:
Experiential Learning:
Program Management and Development:
Student and Alumni Engagement:
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Additional Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Typical office environment with some travel required for employer visits and career events. May require evening or weekend work to accommodate student needs and event schedules.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
· Administers career development programs and services in a College or Unit.
· Assists in developing and implementing career planning programs and services.
· Takes a lead role in a portfolio of ongoing programs, such as orientation or workshop programs
· May supervise a unit or program, hiring, training, and managing staff
· Consults with faculty, staff, administrators, and employers regarding students career development needs
· Assists in collection, tabulation and analysis of outcomes data for students and other stakeholders, as well as research of employment and market trends
· Assists in policy development and strategic planning/special projects.
· Serves as a liaison to student groups, clubs, and athletic organizations.
· Represents career office on college committees, conferences, and to the College community at large
· Conducts outreach programming, orienting employers and other constituents to services
· Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Student Career Program Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$82,928 - $90,375
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
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Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
October 11th, 2024
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.