"ACE Career Specialist (Academic Student Support Counselor)"

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

CUNY’s Accelerate, Complete, Engage (ACE) program helps students to stay on track and graduate by providing a range of financial, academic, and personal supports, including personalized advisement, career counseling, waivers for tuition and additional financial assistance to cover the cost of textbooks and transportation.

The ACE Career Specialist (CS) at Lehman College serves as a resource to ACE students and their student advisors with regard to the development of professional skills and competencies, as well as career-related and co-curricular opportunities, including internships, externships, and research opportunities. The CS coordinates career-focused events and activities, such as career/industry panels and networking opportunities through partnership with student clubs/organizations, community partners, faculty, and college administrators. In collaboration with their student advisors, CS monitors student progress toward developing critical career readiness skills and competencies. In addition to serving as a key liaison for career/professional development and internship at the College, CS represents Lehman College at Career Specialist meetings at the CUNY ASAP|ACE Central Office.

Reporting to the ACE Program Director, the Career Specialist is a member of an integrated college team and has the responsibility of developing and coordinating career development and learning activities aimed at supporting students’ academic, pre-professional, and post-graduation success. The CS’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with student advisors to regularly assess students’ career development, post-graduation preparation needs and provide engagement opportunities that support growth in NACE Career Competencies
• Research, refine and create both on- and off-campus opportunities for students to engage in NACE competency growth. Develop processes for completion and evaluation of skills/personality assessments
• Collaborate with ASAP|ACE staff to develop engagement opportunities to increase student retention and persistence
• Maintain accurate tracking and notes for students who engage in career development opportunities
• May provide coaching to peer mentors and student ambassadors to engage students in career-related conversations and explorations

Primary Duties:

• Conducts career development activities for full ACE program including, but not limited to: career assessments, job readiness workshops, resume and cover letter preparation, interview techniques, job skills, and organizes industry panels and guest speakers
• Provides one-on-one job search counseling to students seeking employment and makes appropriate referrals to ensure students may work while maintaining a full-time course schedule
• Develops and maintains relationships with employers that can lead to recruitment and hiring
• Creates and maintains an extensive database of employer, service learning, and internship opportunities
• Tracks and reviews student contacts on monthly basis, maintains accurate career development files for each ACE student, and recommends appropriate actions plans to promote and ensure student success
• Promotes ACE student participation in college or CUNY-wide career activities (i.e.: Big Apple Career Fair and the CUNY Service Corps)
• Assists with ACE recruitment efforts
• Collaborates with ACE advisors to regularly assess students’ career needs
• Reviews student tracking and outcomes data as member of ACE team
• Performs related duties as assigned by the ACE Director

NOTE: Employment is based on continued funding from New York City for the program. *Hybrid: 70% In-Person

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and four years relevant professional experience, with one year directly related to providing career guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. education, counseling, social sciences, industrial and organizational psychology, human resources and services, etc.).
• Experience working in the area of career and professional development, preferably in college setting.
• Familiarity with guiding principles and promising practices promoted by prominent career development associations (e.g. National Association of Colleges and Employers, National Career Development Association, etc.)
• Knowledge of local employment resources and ability to align students' needs and skills to appropriate employment opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Solid organization, project management, communication (written and oral), and facilitation skills.
• Strong data management and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude to learn new systems as needed.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides educational programs, academic advice, and counseling assistance to students in one of CUNY's comprehensive support programs.

• Provides advice and counsel to students covering academic, social, career, and related issues, making appropriate referrals as needed
• Determines areas of need and develops and teaches orientation programs, seminars, student workshops, and other activities
• Develops interventions related to student academic status and success
• Reports on activities and outcomes, assisting with report-writing and data collection
• Collaborates with academic and student support departments to ensure students are utilizing available services and programming
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$74,490 - $82,663, salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial wellbeing, 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

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