Director of Student Career Development

POSITION DETAILS

The Director of the Office of Career Development (OCD) reports to the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) in the Office of Academic Affairs. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead BCC's OCD through a transformation to make it a national model for responsive, tech-forward, data-driven, student-and employer-centered career services that prepare community college students for in-demand internships and jobs.

WDCE's mission is to equip the greater BCC community with technical and professional skills to launch family-sustaining careers in support of the overall economic development of the Bronx. We do this by offering low-and no-cost training and certifications for community members and BCC students in high-demands sectors, such as education, healthcare, green jobs, and IT. In addition, our Office of Career Development provides students with job-readiness and career-building services and connections to internships and jobs. We are a front-door for employers to BCC. ensuring degree and training programs are responsive to employer demand and employers see BCC as a go-to source of talent.

Within WDCE, OCD prepares all Bronx Community College students-both degree-seeking and continuing education-for internships, and jobs related to their education. OCD achieves this goal by delivering career-building services, programs, and events and partnering with employers. The OCD team is comprised of Career Specialists, who deliver career services directly to degree-seeking and continuing education students, and college assistants who support the work. The team is funded through a combination of permanent and grant-funded lines. New this year, OCD is partnering with an outside non-profit to run a professional attire boutique on campus, providing job-ready students with new, no-cost clothing for interviews and events.

Under The Direction Of The Dean, The Director's Will

• Direct student-centered, fast-paced programming
• Attend external events on a regular basis to build employer partnerships that lead the hiring
• Participate in cross-Campus initiatives
• Use existing data to set goals and strategic plan
• Present at local and national conferences
• Trian and manage staff, oversee events and programs, and report on program effectiveness
• Provide day-to day management of a team of Career Specialists and supporting staff, including hiring and performance management
• Oversee the rollout of new campus-wide platforms; conduct and internal audit to streamline OCD processes for students and staff
• Monitor program budgets and expenditures for both Tax Levy and grant budgets
• Assess existing and new technology platform usage and make recommendations
• Execute the launch of a new professional attire boutique on campus
• Develop processes and oversee the collection of data, analyze progress toward annual goals, and provide regular reports to the Dea,
• Revamp Marketing materials to increase visibility and awareness of OCD on campus
• Liaise/partner strategically with other teams on campus
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record successfully leading a team through transformation and changes in processes and at times expectations
• Experience navigating higher education structures/culture
• Knowledge of emerging trends in career services and hiring in NYC; knowledge of/a desire to research new best practices in work-based-learning, apprenticeships, and stackable/micro credentials
• Track record executing on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a customer service mentality
• Proven ability to build partnerships internally at an organization and externally with community organizations and employers
• Flexible, “roll-up-your-sleeves,” and persistent attitude
• Clear writing and presentation skills of both quantitative and qualitative information
• Experience managing multiple budgets
  
  

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

$111,560 - $141,858; salary is commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits package significantly enhances total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Our staff also enjoys access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses, along with the opportunity to participate in a vibrant, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

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• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number 29285
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
  
  

Applications including the following must be uploaded to the job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  
  

CLOSING DATE

The application deadline for this position is February 04, 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.

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

29285

Location

Bronx Community College