Academic ASAP Career Employment Specialist **POSITION DETAILS** Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens **,** LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more. Reporting to the ASAP|ACE Associate 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; + Performs related duties as assigned by the program Director. **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and four years relevant professional experience, with one year directly related to providing career guidance. - Experience working in the field of career development, ideally in college settings - Significant knowledge of local employment resources and ability to match students' needs and skills to appropriate employment - Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed - Strong organization, project management and facilitation skills - Ability to enter, monitor and interpret student data accurately - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office required) and aptitude to learn new systems 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. + The ability to incorporate an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into day-to-day work. + Experience with CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft), a plus. **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible, by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students confront. Key ASAP program features include a consolidated block schedule, cohorts by major, required full-time study and comprehensive advisement and career development services. Financial incentives include tuition waivers for financial aid eligible students, yearly textbook vouchers, and MetroCards for all students. Further information is available at www.cuny.edu/ASAP. Reporting to the ASAP Director, the ASAP Career and Employment Specialist is a member of an integrated college team and has the major responsibility to develop and coordinate career and employment activities and services for students enrolled in ASAP. - Conducts career development activities for full ASAP 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 ASAP student, and recommends appropriate actions plans to promote and ensure student success - Promotes ASAP student participation in college or CUNY-wide career activities (ie: Big Apple Career Fair and the CUNY Service Corps) - Assists with ASAP recruitment efforts - Collaborates with ASAP advisors to regularly assess students‘ career needs - Reviews student tracking and outcomes data as member of ASAP team - Performs related duties as assigned by the ASAP Director **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Assistant **FLSA** Exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** $62,411 - $68,004 Salary is 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 should provide a resume and cover letter. **CLOSING DATE** September 20th, 2025 **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 30311 Location LaGuardia Community College