Job Title: Student Career Program Specialist - Tech Talent Pipeline

Job ID: 21968

Location: Medgar Evers College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

POSITION DETAILS

Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty three colleges within the dynamic City University New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education.

The Department of Computer Science (CS) and the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) at Medgar Evers College seek a Success Coach to provide support to Medgar's students and equip them with the technical and professional skills they need to land tech jobs. The Success Coach is an individual who is personable, efficient and has the drive to help our students in maintaining success throughout the program and reach their first job career goals.

TTP is a public-private partnership, launched by Mayor Bill de Blasio in May 2014 to support the growth of the NYC tech sector and prepare New Yorkers across the five boroughs for 21st-century jobs. The Tech Talent Pipeline works with public and private partners to define employer needs, develop and test training and education solutions, and scale solutions throughout the City, delivering quality talent for the City's businesses and quality jobs for New Yorkers.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, The Student Career Program Specialist will be responsible for:

• Review student portfolios, resumes, LinkedIn, and GitHub profiles to gauge employment readiness, and provide direct support (1:1 coaching) to Medgar students, by supporting their connection to full employment and internship opportunities;
• Help with developing and presenting material introducing students to CS and CIS in freshman seminar;
• Conduct 1:1 mock behavioral interviewing and support the academic advisor with the technical interview;
• Identify behavioral or personal patterns that impact students' progress and persistence, and support students in identifying potential barriers and creating action plans to achieve students' goals;
• Develop students' overall professional skills, as well as coach them toward specific job opportunities;
• Build a student assessment database, which will be used to assess students' professional skills, technical skills and job search preparedness at several points throughout the academic year — at minimum successful program execution shall require an initial, mid-point, and final assessment during the program period;
• Provide regular updates on student technical and professional assessments, and mentor students through assessments and create an individualized career plan;
• Deliver professional and soft skills workshops before, during and after the program, and support the Academic Advisor in delivering workshops on topics including opportunity in the Tech industry, career pathways, technical resume writing, GitHub and technical interviewing;
• Proactively engage industry professionals to support the CUNY 2x at Medgar program and its job placement goals; and
• Design and compile a student career directory (listing employers and student reviews á la Glassdoor) to be located in the campus-based Career Services Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Two to four years of experience working/volunteering in a coaching or mentoring role with tech learners at a college institution or tech boot-camp.
• Comfortable with employer outreach business development and partnership building.
• Knowledge of the NYC tech ecosystem including understanding of engineering roles, hiring processes, and access to the tech industry.
• Previous familiarity with academic advisement, particularly in STEM fields.
• Experience working at a tech boot camp.
• Experience working at a College Institution (full or part time).
• At least a working knowledge of one coding language, preferably JavaScript.

-Previous professional experience in a tech field, preferably within or adjacent to NYC tech companies.

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 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

To apply, go to 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.

CLOSING DATE

Open Until Filled

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.