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LaGuardia Community College (LaGCC) is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to fill the position of Career Advisor for Employer & Community Relations within the ACCES Pre-Employment Transition Services Program. This grant-funded role is instrumental in facilitating the successful transition of students with disabilities from postsecondary education to meaningful employment opportunities. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development, the Career Advisor is responsible for building relationships and creating awareness among corporate and community organizations about the benefits of hiring LaGuardia Community College students and graduates, and of the services of the Career Center. In this position, the Career Advisor will be responsible for job posting, recruitment, and hiring activity for the ACCES Pre-ETS cohort, and for generating increased external support for these students. 

This is a grant-funded, hybrid position through the Research Foundation of CUNY.  Appointments are subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the ACCES Pre-ETS Career Advisors team, work externally to identify employers and employment opportunities to ensure students access job and experiential learning opportunities.
• Collaborate in establishing partnerships with employees, staff, faculty, alumni, and students to provide career-related expertise, foster employer/alumni relationships, and develop job opportunities.
• Assist with developing employer partnerships for industry-specific career opportunities in conjunction with academic departments and alumni.
• Interact with the external community to foster the development of employer partnerships leading to a formalized employer partnership program.
• Facilitate vocational assessment, resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking, and branding, among other career preparation skills, individually and in groups.
• Leverage technology and social media to provide resources, services, and opportunities for students, alumni, and employers.
• Analyze placement data and identify employment trends to provide optimal opportunities for students.
• Maintain awareness of current developments in higher education and make recommendations based on best practices and research.
• As an ACCES Pre-ETS Career Advisor, participate in career development programs coordinated by the Career Center, including, but not limited to, job placement fairs, workshops, and employer seminars.
• As part of the ACCES Pre-ETS Career Advisor team, coordinate promotional materials, i.e., news releases directed to college administrators, faculty liaisons, student organizations, etc.
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate with the Office of Accessibility staff to ensure students are supported with career services.