Student Career Program Director (Starr Career Development Center)

agent and visionary leader, with strong academic credentials and leadership ability in career development, career-readiness and exploration, experiential learning, and employer relations. The Director is responsible for providing innovative, strategic leadership and comprehensive career development services to the college community. They will play a key role in the implementation of the CUNY Beyond and Next Level Student Success initiatives. The Director is a highly visible, engaged professional, who will lead and manage the college undergraduate career center as it supports and assists a diverse student population, alumni, faculty, and employer clients. The Director will oversee services and programs involving the development of career education, career identification and search, and pursuit of employment opportunities commensurate with students? academic aspirations. The Director will also cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and integrating best practices; benchmarking services against peer and aspirant institutions; introducing creative approaches and solutions to the design and delivery of programs and services; maximizing available technology for data management, marketing and communication; and actively supporting ongoing professional development and collaborations across staff and functional responsibilities. Starr?s Director will oversee departmental budgets, always ensuring prudent fiscal management and oversight they will also seek external funding sources to augment unit revenue and supplement college funding. Oversees office?s industry partnerships, establishes new partnerships and nurtures ongoing partnerships Directs overall operations of physical and virtual career centers, including staff, facilities, and technologies Seeks external funding sources to augment unit revenue and supplement college funding Strengthens relationships with Deans, Chairs and faculty to further embed career pedagogy in the classroom. Share student and industry data with forementioned academic partners to inform curriculum and degree programs. Plans and implements marketing strategies for identifying and cultivating a diverse group of potential employers Plans, promotes, and markets services and information to students, including information resources, career counseling, informational programs, and assessment programs Participates in campus committees and projects including but not limited to Accreditation Committees, Curriculum Committees, CUNY Beyond Committees, Next Level Student Success Committees and more. Contributes to the leadership of the field through conferences, presentations, leadership in professional organizations. Represent the department and the College to internal and external stakeholders, including employers, donors, media, economic development agencies, and professional organizations Other Information Recent institutional analyses as part of Baruch College?s "Next Level Student Success" project have highlighted the need for stronger integration, clearer pathways, and scalable student success practices across the student experience. The Director of the Starr Career Development Center will be expected to engage in this work collaboratively to support the implementation of the College?s vision for an integrated approach to student success and to do so with a strong orientation toward data-informed decision making and continuous improvement. Baruch College is a selective, urban, public college within CUNY, enrolling a very diverse undergraduate and graduate student body, the majority of whom are Pell-eligible. Baruch is nationally recognized for student outcomes, socioeconomic mobility (#1 nationally), and value (#1 nationally), while also facing the complexities common to large public institutions: scale, affordability pressures, and the need to coordinate student support across multiple organizational units. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible administrative salaried position with some hybrid work hours. Some evening and weekend work may be required QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor?s degree and eight years? related experience in career services, counseling, higher education, organizational behavior, and or workforce development required. Bachelor?s degree and eight years? related experience in career services, counseling, higher education, organizational behavior, and or workforce development required. Demonstrated management and supervisory experience in a college or higher education setting required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with recruiters, alumni, and diverse student population, faculty, and staff. Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to interact effectively with people, possess excellent communication skills and leadership ability, and be able to cultivate relationships with employers Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities A track record of progressive responsibility demonstrating a broad understanding of career development and expectations of today?s employers including familiarity with current job search strategies, job market trends, artificial intelligence, and recruitment methodologies is expected Extensive knowledge of career and student development - Strong written and oral communication skills Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and Handshake or other CSM systems) Excellent interpersonal skills especially those in the areas of collaboration, conflict resolution, time management, problem solving and decision-making; strong organizational, strategic, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience in managing complex budgets, grant writing, reporting, donor relations and stewardship Ability to analyze data and use it for a continual improvement process and to serve as proof points for future funding CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Directs the career services function for a College or Unit. Establishes goals, objectives, and plans for providing career services; assesses and reports outcomes to management and the overall College community Directs overall operations of physical and virtual career centers, including staff, facilities, and technologies Plans and implements marketing strategies for identifying and cultivating a diverse group of potential employers Plans, promotes, and markets services and information to students, including information resources, career counseling, informational programs, and assessment programs Hires, trains, and manages full- and part-time staff as well as student interns Collaborates with other academic and administrative units to promote the goals of the career office Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Higher Education Officer FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $141,325- $150,770; 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 a cover letter CLOSING DATE October 19, 2026 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: 32826 Location: Baruch College