Student Career Advisor - Career Center

City University of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

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:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees