Career Resources Counselor (Student Career Senior Advisor ...

Career Resources Counselor (Student Career Senior Advisor)
Center for Career & Professional Development
Job ID: 7535
Contract Title: Higher Education Assistant
Position Type: Regular/Full-Time
Closing Date: March 6, 2013
Compensation: $42,873 - $55,782
College website: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu

GENERAL DUTIES

• Provides career counseling and assessment and provides comprehensive career services programs.
• Provides employment and career counseling to students; may provide services to alumni.
• Administers and interprets career and vocational assessment instruments.
• Prepares and facilities workshops on career development topics such as job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques.
• Develops and maintains relationships with employers that can lead to recruitment and hiring at the campus.
• Assists with planning and presenting career fairs, speakers, employer visits, and other events.
• Collaborates with faculty and student support service professions to offer specialized programs and activities.
• Trains and supervises interns and office staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE
Higher Education Assistant

FLSA
Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Career Resources Counselor will administer John Jay Careers Online, the department's virtual career center for job and internship postings, counseling schedules, event calendars and more. The Career Resources Counselor will also administer the main department website and other career resources to ensure that the department's communications strategies provide effective and efficient client service. Additionally, s/he will provide one-to-one direct advising service to students and alumni, functioning as a career services generalist. Other responsibilities to include:

• Liaising with students and employers to ensure access to department's online resources.
• Assisting with the department's employer relations program; helping maintain recruiting relationships for job and internship opportunities including assisting students with preparation and planning.
• Assisting with day to day student, alumnae and employer communication, outreach and supporting the maintenance of these essential relationships.
• Collecting and analyzing assessment data pertinent to counseling, teaching, and retention of students participating in targeted career planning programs and services for regular reporting.
• Outreach and marketing events and opportunities to students, faculty, and alumni through sending emails, producing posters and flyers, and other engagement strategies.
• Working one evening per week serving evening students and alumni. Occasional weekend and evening work required.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), is an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice, committed to the advancement of justice and just societies. It is a public liberal arts college that enriches the entire learning experience by highlighting themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Located steps from Lincoln Center at the cultural heart of New York City, the College offers bachelors and masters degrees and participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate School of the City University of New York. John Jay College is also recognized for serving a broadly diverse student population. Under the leadership of its fourth president, Jeremy Travis, John Jay College has experienced unprecedented faculty hiring, an expansion of its curricular offerings, and the opening in 2011 of a new 600,000 square foot building complete with a black-box theatre, state-of-the-art lab space for students and faculty, a moot courtroom, and a variety of virtual learning settings. As evidenced by so many on-going developments, the College offers its many new faculty and staff the opportunity to shape the future of their institution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related degree preferred.
• At least two years experience in a college career services setting.
• Prior experience working with the Career Services Management Database Symplicity/NACElink.
• Interest in social media outreach - Background working with an urban, commuter college student population.

COMPENSATION
$42,873 - $55,782

BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply please visit: www.jjay.cuny.edu/jobsOnce you have registered or logged in with your user name and password, upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references as one document.

CLOSING DATE
March 6, 2013

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175716985

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