Job Title: Career Services and Employment Coordinator
PVN ID: HO-2409-006472
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: HOSTOS C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Operations, the Career Services and Employment Coordinator will carry out a broad range of responsibilities related to institutionalizing Hostos’ role as a premiere workforce resource for the community. A workforce that is responsive to the changing demands of the job market and the prevailing economic outlook.

The Career Services and Employment Coordinator's primary responsibility is to identify, develop and maintain employment partnerships and other industry stakeholders, in order to establish employment pathways for continuing education students.  This position will support the CEWD Team by engaging employers, and identifying employment, internship and apprenticeship opportunities.  The Career Services and Employment Coordinator will also collect and analyze data, draft reports, and conduct external presentations.

Other Duties

The ideal candidate for this position will play a central role in enabling career growth for students completing certificate and degree programs.

  • Develop relationships and engage employers
  • Recruit employers to provide both clinical and job placements for CEWD students
  • Conduct Career Services related workshops on a monthly basis
  • Schedule Career Services meetings with students
  • Facilitate and host quarterly business/industry advisory council
  • Conduct research and work on presenting attainable, locally in-demand job roles to map students' required skills and competencies
  • Establish talent pipelines that correspond with the college's programs
  • Collaborate with education leaders and faculty to foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in support of program creation, curriculum alignment, professional development, and employer engagement
  • Coordinate employer participation in the most in-demand and accessible occupations by industry sector
  • Organize and facilitate industry hub-related workshops and activities
  • Conduct research on labor market data and trends and keep the division's information current
  • Collect employer feedback to ensure the division’s programs and services are demand driven
  • Develop marketing materials pertinent to jobs and industry demand
  • Analyze data and submit reports
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to:

  • use discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential materials and information especially student records
  • incorporate intuitive collaboration tools such as AI
  • work under deadlines, with changing priorities
  • respond calmly to emergencies and resolve student concerns
  • establish community networks and work effectively with community groups
  • seek assistance when needed
  • write clearly and produce/edit accurate, well-organized, and understandable reports
  • communicate effectively, listen, and quickly respond to others
  • work in a team, as well as independently

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA/BS required. Master’s degree preferred
  • At least three (3) years of related experience (required)
  • Experience working with diverse populations in low-income communities
  • Proven experience in developing structured plans, creating and tracking measurable metrics.
  • Proficiency using Excel.  Basic knowledge of MS Teams, Google Drive, and Zoom
  • Knowledge of Career Services management systems such as Symplicity and Handshake
  • Energetic, enthusiastic team player who is goal oriented
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences, and an ability to relate effectively to a diverse student population
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; administrative and interpersonal skills
  • Must be an education and workforce subject matter expert (required)

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Cont. Ed. Workforce Development
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00
Closing Date
Nov 24, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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