Career Coordinator

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Tuition waivers

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

City University of New York's Bronx Community College is seeking a Career Coordinator to join the Office of Career Advancement. The role focuses on helping students prepare for internships and employment through workshops, career counseling, and job-search resources.

You will support delivery of resume and interview coaching, coordinate campus events, greet visitors, and assist with the Career Gear Boutique, ensuring eligibility and scheduling appointments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Preferred: One year of experience working in a college or university career services office or a similar student advising unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver career development workshops and individual and group sessions on resume and cover letter writing, job-search strategies, interview preparation, professional branding, and workplace readiness.
• Represent the Office of Career Advancement at campus and community events, including career fairs, orientations, student club and Student Life events, and employer information sessions.
• Provide front-d desk coverage by greeting and checking in students and visitors, responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments, and directing students to the appropriate Career Specialist or resource.
• Assist with the Career Gear Boutique operations including scheduling, attire selection, inventory management, and eligibility verification.

Skills

Career counseling

Workshop facilitation

Event staffing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Career Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

Office of Career Advancement

The Office of Career Advancement at Bronx Community College, part of the Department of Career Advancement and Continuing Education, provides comprehensive, equitable, and high-quality career services to all students, regardless of degree status. The office is dedicated to empowering and inspiring students to prepare for and secure internships and employment opportunities aligned with their academic and professional goals.

To fulfill this mission, the Office of Career Advancement provides job-readiness training, career-focused workshops, information sessions, mentorship, and access to internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities through both in-person and remote modalities. The office also maintains a professional attire boutique on campus to support students' professional development. Each student is assigned a Career Specialist with expertise in their field of study to ensure personalized guidance and support.

The Student Career Advisor reports to the Director of Career Advancement.

On a typical week, the Student Career Advisor will:

Deliver career development workshops and individual and group sessions on topics including resume and cover letter writing, job-search strategies, interview preparation, professional branding, and workplace readiness. Tailor workshop and session content to diverse student populations and campus needs, and track attendance and participant feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness.

Represent the Office of Career Advancement at campus and community events, including career fairs, orientations, student club and Student Life events, and employer information sessions, by staffing information tables, distributing career resources, and promoting career services, workshops, and appointment scheduling.

Provide front-desk coverage by greeting and checking in students and visitors, responding to telephone and email inquiries, scheduling appointments, and directing students to the appropriate Career Specialist, advisor, or resource as needed.

Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Career Gear™ Boutique, including scheduling and checking in students for appointments, assisting students in selecting appropriate professional attire, maintaining inventory and merchandise organization, and confirming that students have met eligibility requirements, such as completing a prior career advising appointment, before their fitting.

This position will be paid through a tax-levy grant through June 30, 2028.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred: One year of experience working in a college or university career services office or a similar student advising unit.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides career counseling and participates in providing comprehensive career services programs.

• Provides employment and career counseling to students; may provide services to alumni
• Conducts workshops on resume writing, job search research methods, preparing for job interviews, and other topics
• Administers online job posting and resume search systems
• Coordinates on-campus recruitment programs and interviews; attends on and off-campus meetings with employers
• Maintains systems such as job banks, resource databases, and placement statistics; analyzes data; maintains department web site
• Coordinates career fairs and other career office events; prepares and distributes communications regarding events and programs
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range $50,350-$87,784; commensurate with qualifications 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.

CLOSING DATE

The position will close on 09/26/2026.

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.

Job ID: 32695

Location: Bronx Community College