• Student Career Advisor (Multiple Vacancies)

    CUNY (Staten Island, NY)


    Student Career Advisor (Multiple Vacancies)

    POSITION DETAILS

    The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a City University of New York (CUNY) senior College organized around two academic divisions and three schools, with over 10,000 students. CSI offers a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in several professional areas. The College awards associate's, bachelor's, master's and clinical doctoral degrees, and in collaboration with The CUNY Graduate Center, numerous Ph.D. degrees. CSI's internationally recognized faculty passionately engage in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The College is situated on a 204-acre site, has recently incorporated a residential component, and is currently engaging in capital expansion. It is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity and a community partner and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area.

     

    The College's faculty, administration, and staff are committed to educational excellence as they instill in students an enduring love of learning and respect for pluralism and diversity. The College community recognizes its responsibility to strive for the common good, including an informed appreciation for the interdependence of all people, as well as providing students with the opportunities for successful future careers.

     

    The Center for Career and Professional Development contributes directly to the social mobility of College of Staten Island students by empowering them to be marketable and competitive for life-long career opportunities through the delivery of a comprehensive range of services and individualized support that respects student needs and diversity.

     

    The Center for Career and Professional Development invites applications for the position of Student Career Advisor. Reporting to the Director, the selected candidate will support students in exploring career pathways and developing career readiness skills.

    In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

    - Provide one-on-one career advising on topics such as resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and job search strategies.

     

    - Conduct career readiness workshops and classroom presentations, incorporating NACE career competencies.

     

    - Supports campus-wide career events, including career fairs, networking sessions, and employer panels.

     

    - Participates in new student orientations and other outreach events to promote career services.

     

    - Stay current on workforce and industry trends to inform advising and programming.

     

    - Educate students on digital career tools, including Handshake, and guide them in exploring and applying for internships and job opportunities.

     

    - Foster collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and student organizations to enhance career development initiatives.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's Degree required.

    Preferred qualifications include:

    + At least six (6) months of experience working in a higher education setting.

    + At least six (6) months of experience in career services, including resume and cover letter development.

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Provides career counseling and participates in providing comprehensive career services programs.

     

    - Provides employment and career counseling to students; may provide services to alumni

     

    - Conducts workshops on resume writing, job search research methods, preparing for job interviews, and other topics

     

    - Administers online job posting and resume search systems

     

    - Coordinates on-campus recruitment programs and interviews; attends on and off-campus meetings with employers

     

    - Maintains systems such as job banks, resource databases, and placement statistics; analyzes data; maintains department web site

     

    - Coordinates career fairs and other career office events; prepares and distributes communications regarding events and programs

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

    CUNY TITLE

    Assistant to HEO

    FLSA

    Non-exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $63,003 - $66,154

     

    Salary 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

    To apply, please visit http://cuny.jobs/ and enter the Job ID# in the “What” section field. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information) as one file.

     

    **Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

    CLOSING DATE

    February 14, 2026

    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

     

    31655

     

    Location

     

    College of Staten Island