Assistant Vice President - Careers and Industry Partnerships (Chief Careers and Industry Partnership Officer - CUNY Beyond Program)

Career and Transfer Outcomes Leadership

Lead the development and execution of campus-wide strategies that significantly increase paid internships and post-graduate employment rates, and outcomes related to transfer to the bachelor’s degree. This includes overseeing the rollout and ongoing implementation of CUNY Beyond at the campus level.

Academic Innovation

Advance career-connected learning across all undergraduate academic pathways by collaborating with academic units and faculty to embed career connected learning and work-based learning opportunities into curricula and pedagogy, consistent with faculty governance processes.

Employer & Industry Partnerships

Develop and sustain high-impact partnerships with employers and industry leaders that create consistent, equitable pipelines for internships, apprenticeships, and full-time employment. Leverage labor-market intelligence to align advising, curricula, and employer engagement with high-demand fields.

Staff, Resource Development & Budget Management

Provide strategic oversight for career-readiness programs, including supervision of staff teams, budget administration, resource allocation, and operational planning. Participate in resource development activities including grant writing, pitching, and other forms of fundraising.

Data Strategy, Collection & Analysis

Direct data collection and evaluation efforts related to internships, career readiness milestones, and post-graduate outcomes. Ensure alignment and data harmonization with the CUNY Central Office.

Event Planning & Coordination

Oversee signature events—including faculty workshops, student career-readiness sessions, career fairs, and employer/industry panels—to strengthen career awareness and engagement across campus.

Strategic Planning & Execution

Guide multi-year planning efforts aligned with institutional goals for academic innovation, student success, and workforce preparation. Ensure cross-campus coordination and accountability.

Leadership & Collaboration

The VP will serve as a strategic thought leader, collaborating closely with multiple departments—such as the Office of the President, Academic Advising, Advancement, and Continuing Education and Workforce Development—to ensure cohesive, campus-wide execution of the CUNY Beyond strategy. The VP will also engage internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, to shape program design, implementation, partnerships, and evaluation efforts that advance student career success.