Career Center

Lead LaGuardia’s participation in the CUNY Chancellor’s signature career success initiative, “CUNY Beyond”;

· Manage a team of industry specialists;

· Coordinate and support LaGuardia’s “CUNY Beyond” team, including four “Pillar Leads” and four “Enablers” to ensure timely progress toward programmatic goals;

· Cultivate high-impact relationships with employers to support student internships, job placement, apprenticeships, and career-connected learning;

· Support department chairs, program directors, and faculty in their efforts to secure experiential and work-based learning opportunities for students, including clinical and field placements to satisfy degree requirements;

· Collaborate with advancement, academic, and workforce teams to pursue funding opportunities, including sponsorships and corporate philanthropy;

· Develop systems and dashboards to track employer partnerships and student outcomes;

· Collaborate with the college’s Office of Institutional Research and Assessment to evaluate program performance, ensure Strategic Plan alignment, and drive continuous improvement;

· Promote successful partnerships and programs, and enhance LaGuardia’s profile among leading NYC employers;

· Serve as a convener of employer partners; create forums to solicit employer input/feedback;

· Facilitate workshops, seminars, and guest lectures to promote and support employer partnerships on campus;

· Serve as a liaison to the CUNY central administration on matters related to employer engagement;

· Prepare financial and programmatic reports regarding the “CUNY Beyond” initiative for the CUNY Central Administration as required;

· Conduct labor market research (using Lightcast, NYS DOL, US BLS, etc.) to identify conditions and trends impacting degree and workforce programs and employment outcomes for graduates;

· Represent LaGuardia in business, trade and industry associations as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY’s Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree (MBA, MPA preferred).

· At least ten years of related professional experience, ideally in roles involving partnerships, human resources, talent development, or external affairs.

· Relevant private sector experience preferred.

· Track record of building and managing successful partnerships.

· Experience engaging with employers to advance education and/or workforce development goals.

· Excellent communication, organizational, research, and writing skills.

· Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

· A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work with multiple teams and keep big-picture goals in focus.

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