Career Counselor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Provide one-on-one career counseling to students (e.g., resumes and cover letter review, interview preparation, job/internship search strategies, career exploration), on-site at CUNY Hillels and virtually
? Develop, plan and facilitate career development workshops and events covering employment and professional topics
? Assist with coordinating career ambassador program, including recruitment, training, event planning and supervision of college interns in planning and coordinating career-related events and recruiting peers for career programming
? Assist with coordinating summer internship program including promotion, recruitment, screening, tracking student placements and progress, events, and providing ongoing support to students
? May establish and maintain relationships with employers to secure internship opportunities, collaborating with fellow career counselors to manage placements
? Assist with social media coordination and content; develop promotional materials and implement strategies to market and promote the program
? May supervise a social media intern to support their work and career growth
? Maintain data and records to support grant reporting
? Provide career and personal mentorship to a small caseload of Scholarship recipients
? Stay updated on best practices and trends in career development across industries

? Administrative duties include entering and updating student data and meeting information; collecting, tracking and organizing student information/documents; drafting routine correspondence

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
? Bachelor’s Degree required, 1-3 years experience preferred
? Previous experience working with college students preferred
? Experience in career counseling, planning and facilitating professional development events, internship programs or related roles
? Career development skills including working knowledge of job market research, trends, online tools preferred
? Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
? Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, employers and partners
? Strong attention to detail
? Strong problem-solving orientation and the ability to motivate individuals and groups

? Proficiency using technology including Microsoft Office and Google Drive for data tracking, reporting, and communication, and efficient use of the Internet
? Adept with Instagram, LinkedIn and other social media platforms
? Familiarity with Jewish culture and/or experience working with Jewish organizations (or willingness to learn)
? Must be willing to travel to multiple CUNY college Hillels (locations may include Baruch, Hunter, Queens College, Brooklyn College, College of Staten Island). Candidates must be comfortable commuting between boroughs
? Must be available to attend and facilitate occasional evening events or workshops