"Assistant Director of Internships (HEOa)"

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Director of the Career and Professional Development Institute, the Assistant Director of Internships will serve as primary internship advisor to undergraduate and graduate students.

• Guide students on issues related to career development and internships, including resume writing, cover letter preparation, and internship search strategies.
• Cultivate employer relationships in order to increase engagement through internship and opportunities for students, on campus interviewing, job and internship fairs, information sessions, industry events, panel discussions, and part-time and full-time job opportunities.
• Plan, implement, and host information sessions, and seminars on relevant subjects with guest speakers.
• Coordinate employer referrals for the internal and grant sponsored internship programs.
• Identify and refer students eligible for scholarships and fellowship and collaborate with the Foundation Office to process application.
• Develop and deliver focused workshops to enhance students’ professional development skills.
• Guide students through mock interviews with constructive feedback.
• Oversee and manage special introductory workshops related to 311 and MTA internships.
• Oversee the CPDI Internship Program and PAID Program in partnership with the CPDI.
• Act as liaison to academic departments to coordinate and participate in collaborative programs.
• Track and prepare reports on student participation in programs.
• Develop and expand knowledge of regional employers and workforce trends.
• Identify and pursue areas for internship development.
• Actively participate with external professional associations and groups to ensure that the Institute remains current in best practices and information related to college career services.
• Assist with the expansion of new internship and externship opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years related experience required.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in a higher education setting, student career services, and a consistent record of accomplishment preferred.
• Experience in leading and advising students in professional/career development
• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline is highly preferred
• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Team player with ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with the campus community
• Detail orientation and commitment to excellence
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in internships/externships
• Ability to organize and implement change, analyze and evaluate outcomes and effectiveness of projects/programs, keep up-to-date on changes in technology, and provide recommendations regarding best practices where it relates to internships Ability to generate and identify opportunities to improve present programs
• Ability to meet deadlines for assigned projects and reports
• Ability to provide guidance, feedback, support, and encouragement to students

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

Salary Range: $86,741 - $90,838. 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.