Industry Employment Specialist, CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative (HEO assistant) -Chemistry

About the role

The Office of Careers & Industry Partnerships (OCIP) at the City University of New York seeks Industry and Employer Engagement Specialists to identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for CUNY students and graduates. Industry Specialists under the title of Higher Officer Assistant (HEOa) will serve as Lehman External-Facing Partnership Liaison for the Department of Chemistry at Lehman College. The Industry Employment Specialists will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to bolster student preparation and assist faculty in aligning curriculum to reflect changing and current industry trends and/or needs.

Responsibilities

• Secure partnerships with employers offering paid internship, clinical placement, and full-time job opportunities to students with target majors
• Continuously cultivate and grow employer relationships
• Share employment opportunities and, where appropriate, refer qualified students to employers for specific roles
• Establish a Peer Network by coordinating with other industry specialists, campus career offices and CUNY leadership to maximize industry partnerships benefiting the campus and to learn about student and employer needs
• Create Pathways by securing paid internships and full-time job offers within target majors for our newest graduates
• Communicate and Improve by sharing knowledge with faculty, advisors, and the broader campus to encourage alignment with in-demand skills
• Participate in CUNY-wide training and events and utilize common tools deployed across the initiative

Campus context

The Department of Chemistry is housed in the School of Natural Science and Social Science (NSS) and will focus on sectors related to basic science of climate resilience. It serves majors in STEM, particularly the interdisciplinary program in Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry, Biological Science, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences. The number of majors in this category exceeds 800. Lehman College is located in the Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only four-year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic-serving Institution. The college serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. Climate, health, and technology are industries with the highest job growth potential from 2020–2030 (BLS: Employment Projections 2020). These sectors align with current academic tracks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional work experience
• Experience in career services or economic or workforce development
• Experience with community and business outreach, ideally in implementing talent acquisition, outreach strategies, and business development
• Understanding of business and recruitment and hiring practices in key sectors of the NYC economy (e.g., tech, healthcare, green energy)

CUNY Title Overview

• Supports an academic internship program providing career development and professional work experience
• Acts as liaison between the College and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students' internship experiences
• Supervises student internships, assuring adherence to related College and governmental policies and regulations
• Creates and conducts orientation sessions and workshops for students in the internship program; coordinates applications, interviews, and placement as part of overall student outreach
• Provides faculty orientation and development related to internship programs
• Implements and evaluates competencies and other success factors

Compensation

$94,909–$109,025; salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. Offerings include a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Staff also benefit from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in New York City.