Career Advisor

Career Advisor (Non-Teaching Adjunct, Level 2-4) - Part-time

Job ID

27166

Location

Graduate Center

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master's programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center's commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC).

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City's intellectual and cultural life.

The Office of Career Planning and Professional Development seeks a part-time Career Advisor (Non-teaching Adjunct, Level 2-4) to advise PhD and Master’s students and postdoctoral fellows. This position is up to 225 hours for the fall semester, 225 hours for the spring semester, and 175 hours for the summer semester, for approximately 10 hours per week.This is a hybrid position, the incumbent will work in the office and remotely.

This position reports to the Director of the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Write content for website blog.
• Review academic and non-academic job-search materials, conduct mock interviews, provide input on job offer negotiation and career decision making.
• Organize panels of speakers on faculty careers and other career options for PhDs.
• Develop and present workshops on job search functions such as resume/CV/cover letter writing, interviewing, negotiating job offers as well as how to talk about one’s research and one’s teaching.
• Present to departments and student groups.
• Conducts formal and informal career assessments.
• Provide career advice for PhD and Master’s students and postdoctoral fellows of the Graduate Center, CUNY on career planning, job search strategy, and on a variety of careers including faculty careers.
• Participates in weekly team meetings.
• Meet with students in person, by phone, and online through GoToMeeting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Flexible in adapting to new systems and responsibilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Collaborative style and the ability to take initiative is important.
• Excellent counseling skills, with the ability to work with graduate students and postdocs who are applying to a variety of careers.
• A Master’s Degree or more and 2 years to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. A PhD degree is desirable.
• Outstanding presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to assimilate and retain large volumes of information on career fields.
• Database management and web site management skills strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of specific fields such as academic careers, science careers, and the expanded job market for PhDs, a plus.
• Ability to organize and implement programs, workshops and special events. Ability to juggle multiple priorities.

COMPENSATION

Houlry pay range is $59/hr (Level 2) up to $71.07/hr (Level 4)and will be determined by the candidate’s level of education and experience. CUNY Non-teaching Adjunct hourly salary rates can be viewed on the Professional Staff Congress website: http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract/teaching-and-non-teaching-adjunct-rate-schedule

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

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.