Assistant Director, Career Development & Programs

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Flexible spending account

Paid time off & floating holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development program

Mentorship program

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens seeks an Assistant Director to oversee the CUNY Career Connect program, blending student counseling with program management. Hybrid role with travel to CUNY campuses and on-site work at Forest Hills, NY. Responsibilities include workshops, intern supervision, data reporting, and collaboration with partners.

The position emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and a proactive service mindset to enhance student career outcomes and program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in social work, counseling, human resources, or related field.
• 2/3yrs+ professional experience in career development/workforce development, preferably with college students.
• Experience providing career counseling including resume/cover letter review and interview prep.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops, internships, or related programs.
• Strong knowledge of career development best practices, job market trends, and career tech tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to engage students, employers, and partners.
• Strong organizational, project management, and strategic planning skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Supervisory experience preferred, including coaching staff or interns.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career counseling to students on-site and virtually.
• Design, plan and facilitate career development workshops and events covering employment and professional topics.
• Build and maintain relationships with CUNY Hillel staff and partners for program planning and student engagement.
• Coordinate career ambassador and internship programs, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
• Supervise one full-time career counselor and support program management and evaluation.
• Assist with social media coordination and creation of promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate data tracking systems and assist with grant reporting and funder reports.

Skills

Career counseling

Program management

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Workshop design

Data tracking & reporting

Social media content

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Commonpoint Queens seeks an Assistant Director to oversee the CUNY Career Connect program, blending student counseling with program management. Hybrid role with travel to CUNY campuses and on-site work at Forest Hills, NY. Responsibilities include workshops, intern supervision, data reporting, and collaboration with partners.

The position emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and a proactive service mindset to enhance student career outcomes and program impact.