Assistant Director, CUNY Career Connect, Youth Employment Position Available In Queens, New York

Assistant Director, CUNY Career Connect, Youth Employment 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Queens, NY • Hybrid work We are seeking an Assistant Director to provide administrative and program oversight for the CUNY Career Connect program, which delivers career development services to students at CUNY Hillels. This role combines direct student engagement with managerial and supervisory responsibilities to ensure high-quality, impactful services. This position requires a highly collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills, a problem-solving orientation and excellent organizational skills. CUNY Career Connect is managed within the Commonpoint Department of High School & College Success and is supported by UJA-Federation of New York. This is a hybrid position, including travel and on-site visits to CUNY campuses across the boroughs, and in-office work at the Central Queens Center in Forest Hills. Occasional evening hours are required to support student engagement events and programming. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Career Development for CUNY Career Connect.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Career Counseling & Student Support:

Provide one-on-one career counseling to students (e.g., resumes and cover letter review, interview preparation), on-site at CUNY Hillels and virtually Design and facilitate career development workshops and events covering a variety of employment and professional topics Build and maintain relationships with CUNY Hillel staff and other partners to guide program planning and oversee student engagement Stay updated on best practices and trends in career development across industries. Career Ambassador and Student Internship program: Oversee recruitment, training, event planning and supervision of career ambassadors Supervise a social media intern to support their work and career growth Oversee summer internship program(s) including recruitment, selection, participation, placements, tracking and event planning/facilitation

Supervision & Program Management:

Supervise one full-time career coordinator and one part-time staff member Support strategic planning, workflow management, and implementation of program priorities. Contribute to the design and evaluation of program strategies and services.

Hillel Hubs Referral Program:

Oversee and build referral program for Hillel students

Social Media & Communications:

Manage the program’s social media calendar and content Create and publish content to promote opportunities and student engagement

Data & Reporting:

Maintain accurate data, tracking systems, and evaluation tools to support grant reporting. Assist with data analysis and contribute to reports for funders.

JFEW Scholarship Program:

Provide career and personal mentorship to a small caseload of JFEW Scholarship recipients

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

2/3yrs+ professional experience in career development work or workforce development, preferably with college students Master’s Degree preferred, in social work, counseling, human resources, or a related field Strong background in both individual and group career advising Skilled and demonstrated experience in workshop facilitation and event management Superior relationship-building skills with individuals and professionals at all levels Excellent project management and strategic planning skills Experience in a supervisory role preferred Experience with program design and evaluation preferred Experience with case management, including knowledge of and/or ability to research and connect students with appropriate community resources Highly organized and able to set priorities; attention to detail is essential. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Experience in developing content and managing social media platforms/online marketing tools Comfort working independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and campuses Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Internet research Familiarity with Jewish culture and/or experience working with Jewish organizations (or willingness to learn) Ability to travel to multiple college locations across the boroughs and Forest Hills office Must be available to attend and facilitate occasional evening events or workshops

GENERAL TASKS OF ALL COMMONPOINT STAFF

Promote and implement the Core Values of the organization. Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars. Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned. Active involvement as a supervisee in the supervision process. Support the mission of Commonpoint. Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned

BENEFITS AND PERKS

The benefits package includes comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, along with life insurance and a pension plan. Employees can take advantage of a flexible spending account and commuter benefits to help manage expenses. Paid time off (PTO) and floating holidays provide flexibility for personal time and work-life balance. The agency also offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan for additional financial security. Employees can enjoy various agency perks, including access to fitness centers, pool clubs, and discounts on agency programs. Additionally, the agency supports professional development through a scholarship program and a mentorship program.

J OB DETAILS

Annual Salary :

$67,500 – $70,000

Non Union Position Location/s:

Central Queens/CUNY Hillels | Hybrid Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties as need arises. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to kklein@commonpoint.org . Please indicate “Assistant Director, CUNY Career Connect ” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.