Student Career Program Manager; Assoc. Director of Student Engagement & Programming

Student Career Program Manager (Assoc. Director of Student Engagement & Programming)

City University of New York seeks a highly qualified candidate for the role of Student Career Program Manager (Assoc. Director of Student Engagement & Programming). CUNY School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education with the mission of training a diverse student body to become excellent public interest attorneys, preparing students to practice "Law in the service of human needs."

The Associate Director of Career Planning for Student Engagement and Programming provides individual career advising to students and alumni, designs career readiness programming, and reports to the Director of Career Planning. The role focuses on collaboration with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Alumni Engagement, and Student Affairs to expand resources and outcomes for students.

• Provide one‑on‑one and small group career advising to students and alumni, including reviewing application materials, preparing for interviews, and developing job search strategies.
• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Employer Recruitment, put together and lead employer informational sessions.
• Design, lead, or coordinate workshops and programming on careers in the law, job search skills, and professional identity formation.
• Outreach to faculty, student organizations, and law school departments to integrate career development into the academic and co‑curricular experience.
• Coordinate the advisement and tracking of the employment status of the most recent graduating class; contribute to the annual data collection and reporting required by ABA and NALP.
• Work with Alumni Engagement to connect students with alumni for mentoring, networking, and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Communications to highlight and communicate student career outcomes to prospective students and external audiences.
• Coordinate with other units within the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Division in partnership with career development and student support and wellness initiatives.
• Develop innovative programs that enhance student engagement in career readiness.
• Supervise the Assistant Director of Career Planning.

Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support programs and events.

This position requires a minimum of 80% in‑person presence on campus and may be higher based on departmental and divisional needs.

Bachelor's Degree and six years of related experience.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with at least 3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in public interest or public service sectors.
• Demonstrated experience advising a diverse student population in a graduate or professional school setting.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences and collaborate across stakeholders.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and assessment to inform decision‑making and measure outcomes.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Basic proficiency in career management software, spreadsheets, and word processing.

• Assist in unit planning, such as setting goals and objectives, and monitor progress toward meeting goals.
• Design and produce outcomes assessment reports; review outcomes and feedback and recommend strategies to expand and improve services.
• Direct a portfolio of targeted career programs, such as mentoring, internship, and alumni programs.
• Manage one or more aspects of career office operations, such as on‑campus recruiting.
• Evaluate new technologies, assessment materials, and other career tools, make recommendations, and acquire/implement them.
• May counsel a limited number of students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

$102,408 - $113,982. Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to a vibrant academic community.

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Applications will be accepted through January 4, 2026.

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and Italian Americans to apply. 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 : 31442

Location: CUNY School of Law