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EOC Career Job Developer

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (Manhattan EOC) was established in 1966 by the State University of New York (SUNY) as the Urban Center in Manhattan, as a result of an act of the New York State Legislature. The Manhattan EOC has been funded by the State University of New York University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (SUNY-UCAWD) and administered by Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) of the City University of New York during its entire history. The Manhattan EOC delivers student-centered academic and workforce development programs and serves as a gateway to access further education, career achievement, personal growth, and self-sufficiency for adult learners in the NYC area.

Under the supervision of the Student Affairs Director or designee, the Career and Employment Advisor supports the employment placement of students in Manhattan EOC programs by seeking open positions and preparing students for them.

The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops relationships with employers and Workforce One Centers or similar to create placement opportunities for Manhattan EOC students.

• Provides job readiness assessments and review of student progress towards job readiness.

• Conducts job preparedness, personal and professional development workshops.

• Refers students to job openings, provides follow-up to students to support job placement.

• Organizes events such as Job Meet Ups, College and Career Fairs, Job Fairs, Career Day, Mock Interviews and/or other related activities to support student employment placement.

• Meticulous attention detail when data tracking and inputting data into the student data system, provides reports and updates as needed.

• Commitment to working towards Manhattan EOC employment placement targets.

• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

• Flexible schedule: Day and evening hours are required, possible Saturdays.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

• Bachelor's Degree required.

PREFERRED

• Two years of experience supporting underserved adult learners gain and retain employment.

• Experience developing new job leads for adult learners with newly acquired career credentials.

• Excellent organizational and social skills.

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

• Knowledge of best practices and procedures for an educational institution, workforce development, and employment placement and retention

• Experience with electronic student record systems.

• Additional language skills such as Spanish, French, Arabic, or Chinese are a benefit.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides vocational counseling and career development information to students seeking employment and promotes Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) services to the community and other interested parties.

• Provides training and coaching in basic job search skills

• Assesses transferable skills and interests

• Assists with vocational planning

• Provides referrals to job development training and other resources

• Counsels students with barriers to employment

• Provides follow-up services

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: EOC Career Job Developer

CUNY TITLE

EOC Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $47,861 - $72,837; 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.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29544&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

January 9, 2025

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

29544

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC