Career and Experiential Learning Associate Director (Student Career Program Manager)

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.

LaGuardia Community College Adult and Continuing Education Division is seeking a Career and Experiential Learning Associate Director, who will continue to develop and foster relationships with community stakeholders, employer partners, students, faculty, and staff. Utilizing real-time labor market information tools to identify opportunities for placement activities, training initiatives, strategic planning opportunities, grant writing and curriculum development.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of the Career Development Center, and duties will include but not be limited to the following:

· Perform outreach to cultivate successful relationships with local and regional employers with the goal of increasing full time job, internships and experiential learning opportunities for students and alumni;

· Contribute to the development and growth of new initiative and existing programs based on employer needs and labor market research;

· Assist with designing, developing, implementing, and sharing best practices around all employment related functions to include recruitment and enrollment, retention and completion, and transition to credit with faculty and staff;

· Initiate and maintain communication with ACE program staff and LAGCC faculty to ensure visibility of market and business trends, participation in sector Advisory Boards, and Experiential Learning opportunities;

· Analyze and prepare labor market reports and make recommendations about academic and workforce program development to ensure employer driven skills are developed upon completion;

· Develop tailored presentations for employers based on pre-consultation knowledge about the employers? specific recruiting goals, along with information on the corresponding academic degree and ACE programs, and curriculum LAGCC offers to meet employer's needs;

· Develop partnerships with employers? human resources professionals and hiring managers to assist them in developing strategic action plans for recruiting students and alumni;

· Supervise and manage the recruitment and placement processes along with outcomes for the Workforce Development Certification and Training Programs;

· Represent the Career and Technical Education Center within the College community and externally;

· Provide leadership in career readiness and job development targeted towards students in ACE workforce development programs and manage employment specialist team.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to develop strong partnerships with employers and economic development professionals; gather and analyze data to generate reports on high growth, emerging, and economically critical industries, and occupations, along with their related education and workforce needs.
• 5 to 8 years? experience working within Human Resources, organizational development, and/or business development.
• Knowledge and experience working with a variety of audiences and constituencies.
• Ability to meet deadline, manage multiple priorities, and work cooperatively in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of Labor Market and other digital career tools.
• Experience in workforce development and/or higher education setting, superior organization skills, excellent customer service and communication skills, and relationship building skills with employer partners, associates, and candidates of all levels.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and manages career development programs and services in a College of Unit and assumes a leadership role in the design and delivery of creative approaches to career education and planning.

• Assists in unit planning, such as setting goals and objectives, and monitors status of progress toward meeting goals
• Designs and produces outcomes assessment reports; reviews outcomes and feedback and recommends strategies to expand and improve services.
• Directs a portfolio of targeted career programs, such as mentoring, internship, and alumni programs
• Manages one or more aspects of career office operations, such as on-campus recruiting
• Evaluates new technologies, assessment materials, and other career tools, makes recommendations, and acquires/implements them
• May counsel a limited number of students
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Career Program Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$90,375 - $100,329

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.

For appointments expected to start on or before 8/31/2025:

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Review of resumes will begin after June 23rd.

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

Location

LaGuardia Community College

About CUNY La Guardia Community College

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, "Dare To Do More", reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, and our country can become. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

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