Employment Manager (Continuing Education Manager)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of New York is seeking an Employment Manager for BMCC's Continuing Education and Workforce Development. The role centers on building employer partnerships, expanding IT pre-apprenticeships, and aligning curricula with industry needs.

You will source employment opportunities, coordinate interviews, and coach students to successful placements in IT roles across internships and full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.
• Experience conducting business development or employer engagement preferred.
• Proven success placing candidates in IT roles and managing employer partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive strong job-placement outcomes meeting annual targets for IT graduates.
• Cultivate hiring partnerships via Zoom, events, and direct employer engagement.
• Provide one-on-one job coaching, resume help, mock interviews, and training.
• Organize career-readiness workshops on job search and interviewing techniques.
• Track and report employment outcomes, including paystubs and retention.
• Develop MOUs and onboarding materials to expand hiring pipelines.
• Present labor-market insights to directors and advisory boards.
• Organize employer-facing and student-facing career events.

Skills

Employer engagement

Student coaching

Career readiness training

Workforce development

Partnership management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Employment Manager (Continuing Education Manager)

This position is grant-funded and annual appointment is contingent upon continued funding.

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Employment Manager is a new role within the BMCC’s Information Technology Training Programs and Apprenticeships within the Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD). Reporting to the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development – Information Technology & Apprenticeship Programs, the position is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding employer partnerships and apprenticeships that provide employment opportunities for students in IT pre-apprenticeships training programs.

The Employment Manager will source new employment, internships and apprenticeship sites, align employer needs with our industry align curriculum and objectives, conduct site visits, collect and communicate employer feedback, and cultivate employer partnerships into our Higher Ed ecosystem and Technology Industry Advisory Board.

POSITION DETAILS

• Drive strong job-placement outcomes by meeting the annual placement targets established by the department for IT graduates to land internships, apprenticeships, and full-time employment opportunities.
• Meet regularly with employers via Zoom, at events, and in professional settings to cultivate new hiring partnerships, coordinate interviews, and manage all aspects of the hiring process in collaboration with employer HR teams.
• Provide direct student support through one-on-one job coaching, resume preparation, mock interviews, and career readiness training equipping students with the professional presence, confidence, and tools needed to successfully compete for and secure employment.
• Prepare and facilitate career-readiness workshops on job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques.
• Track, analyze, and report all employment outcomes, including collection of job placement verification, paystubs, promotions, and retention, in alignment with departmental and grant goals.
• Experience conducting business development or employer engagement, particularly with employers hiring entry to mid-level talent.
• Present employer feedback and labor-market insights to the Director, staff, and Advisory Board to strengthen academic-to-career alignment.
• Conduct employer site visits to ensure alignment with student learning outcomes and internship/apprenticeship standards.
• Develop employer MOUs, onboarding materials, and partnership documentation to formalize and expand hiring pipelines.
• Research and share emerging best practices in employer engagement, workforce development, and community college career pathways.
• Organize and execute employer-facing and student-facing events, including career fairs, hiring panels, workshops, and networking events.
• Collaborate with staff, student support services, and campus partners to deliver integrated career-connected learning experiences.
• Represent the Office of Apprenticeships and IT Training Programs at events and within the broader College community.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.

PREFERRED

• Experience conducting business development or employer engagement, particularly with employers hiring entry to mid-level talent.
• Provide direct student support through one-on-one job coaching, resume preparation, mock interviews, and career readiness training equipping students with the professional presence, confidence, and tools needed to successfully compete for and secure employment.
• Proven success placing candidates in IT roles such as desktop support, network technician/engineer, systems administrator, cloud support/architect, and cybersecurity analyst or any IT job related roles.
• Strong understanding of IT career pathways, industry certifications, and employer expectations in technical fields.
• Demonstrated partnership management experience, including cultivating, sustaining, and expanding employer relationships.
• Ability to operate autonomously, take ownership of tasks, and meet partnership/placement targets.
• A track record as a diligent, organized, adaptable self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation; sales or recruitment/staffing experience is a plus.
• Experience preparing and facilitating workshops on job search strategies, resumes, cover letters, and interviewing.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report outcomes data related to internships, apprenticeships & employment.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, student support services, and external stakeholders.
• Additional training or certifications related to AI, IT workforce development, employer engagement, or career coaching are desirable.
• Ability to represent the College professionally at events, conferences, and employer meetings.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Oversees the general operation of the Continuing Education Office; hires and manages staff; oversees registration, payments, and other office activities
• Designs and makes recommendations to Director for academic, outreach, general training, and certificate programs
• Develops and writes grant proposals
• Hires faculty and coordinates teaching schedules
• Observes classes, analyzes student evaluations, and performs faculty evaluations
• Orients new faculty and acts as liaison to resolve faculty issues
• Plans and implements advertising campaigns and designs marketing and other program materials
• Maintains financial information such as tuition payments, material costs, and faculty payroll
• Develops mailing lists and analyzes marketing strategies and student profiles
• Acts as a liaison between the Continuing Education Office and other internal and external units on co-operative and co-sponsored programs.

Job Title Name: Continuing Education Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $76,848 - $89,777; 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.

CLOSING DATE

November 5, 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: 32767

Location: Borough of Manhattan CC