Student Career Advisor - Career Center
POSITION DETAILS
The Hunter College Career Center seeks a motivated and student-centered professional to support career development and employer engagement efforts for students in the Social Sciences and Psychology fields. This role blends individual and group advising with programming and outreach to employers and faculty to enhance career readiness and access to meaningful opportunities. The Student Career Advisor will report to the Student Career Program Director.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Student Career Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:
Provide in-person and virtual career advising to students through individual appointments, walk-in hours and group sessions focused on career exploration, resume development, job/internship search strategies, and preparation for interviews and graduate school.
Design and deliver career programming tailored to the needs of Social Sciences and Natural Science majors, including workshops, classroom visits, employer panels, and networking events.
Collaborate with the Associate Director for Employer Engagement to cultivate employer partnerships in industries aligned with social and natural science majors, such as public policy, research, education, environmental science, public health (non-clinical), data analysis, and community-based advocacy.
Vet employers and approve job, internship, and event postings on Handshake in alignment with Hunter College guidelines.
Conduct outreach to faculty and student groups to promote awareness of Career Center resources and integrate career development into the academic experience.
Coordinate of career fairs, industry-specific events, and employer visits, including logistics, communication, and day-of support.
Maintain accurate records of student appointments, events, and employer interactions using platforms such as EAB Navigate, Handshake, and Excel.
Support the creation of career resources, such as resume guides, job search tip sheets, and industry-specific materials for students.
Stay informed on industry trends and opportunities in Social and Natural Sciences related fields and help connect students with alumni and employers in those areas.
Represent the Career Center at campus events and student orientation activities as needed.
Work occasional evening and/or weekend hours for appointments and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, psychology, or a related field preferred.
Experience in career services, employer engagement, student advising, or a related area.
Familiarity or academic background in the natural and/or social sciences, with the ability to support students pursuing non-clinical pathways in these fields.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with tools such as Handshake, Navigate, and Microsoft Office.
Comfort facilitating workshops, presentations, and group discussions.
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
$48,911 - $57,573, Salary commensurate with education and experience.
*CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.
To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number #30891.
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please include:
Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
Names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 09/12/2025 . The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
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
30891
Location
Hunter College