Student Career Program Specialist (Assistant Director- Starr Career Development Center)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking a Student Career Program Specialist committed to enhancing student career success in a diverse environment. This role involves providing pre-professional training, organizing career fairs, and collaborating with faculty and student organizations, all while guiding undergraduates through their career development journey.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Financial well-being programs

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years related experience required.
• Master's degree preferred, experience in college counseling a plus.
• Computer skills important for career management programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development consultations for students.
• Plan and organize career fairs and employer panels.
• Train interns on workshop design and delivery.

Skills

Consulting

Customer Service

Vocational Assessment

Resume Writing

Interviewing Techniques

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in counseling or related field (preferred)

Job description

Student Career Program Specialist (Assistant Director- Starr Career Development Center)

POSITION DETAILS

“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Starr Career Development Center, the successful candidate for the position will provide pre-professional training to undergraduates in a multicultural environment on the school-to-work transition. The Starr Career Development Center (Starr) is a fast-paced, highly utilized student service which provides comprehensive career services to Baruch's 16,500 undergraduates from the time they enter as freshmen through graduation, with additional services for alumni.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Consults with faculty, staff, administrators, and employers regarding students' career development needs

• Supports the recruiting/job postings team by reviewing and vetting new employer contacts and providing ongoing customer service by responding to employers inquires and addressing their concerns in a timely fashion

• Plans, organizes and runs large-scale career fairs, expos, employer panels with the goal of connecting students with employers and increase student access to opportunities.

• Collaborates with student organizations and other campus groups on events and programming. Develop relationships with campus partners to identify opportunities for career programs.

• Works individually and in groups on career preparation and job search techniques including vocational assessment, resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking, LinkedIn reviews, etc.

• Trains interns and peer counselors on the design and delivery of workshops.

• Performs all necessary functions as part of the Starr Career Development Center team.

• Provides training and supervision to peer and graduate counselors and to adjunct staff as needed.

• May lead/instruct the First Year Seminar or other career related courses each fall and/or spring semester.

• Some evening hours and occasional weekend events required

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, higher education administration, I/O psychology, human resources, or related field preferred.

• Experience working in a college counseling or career center with a diverse population a plus.

• Computer skills including knowledge of web-based career management programs important.

• Assessment, reporting, and use of data to inform decisions is also important.

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

$52,267- $79,188; 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

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter

CLOSING DATE

July 1, 2025

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

30468

Location

Baruch College