Industry Employment Specialist, CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative; HEO assistant -Chemistry

Industry Employment Specialist, CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative (HEO assistant) - Chemistry

The City University of New York

The Office of Careers & Industry Partnerships (OCIP) at the City University of New York seeks Industry and Employer Engagement Specialists to identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for CUNY students and graduates. Specialists will engage with employers in defining workforce needs, identifying hiring challenges and opportunities, specifying skills and proficiencies needed to fill available roles, and exploring partnerships to help grow New York’s emerging industries.

Industry Specialists under the title of Higher Officer Assistant (HEOa) will serve as Lehman External‑Facing Partnership Liaison for the Department of Chemistry at Lehman College. The Industry Employment Specialists will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to bolster student preparation and assist faculty in aligning curriculum to reflect changing and current industry trends and/or needs.

This program is funded through June 2026 and subject to renewal.

• Secure partnerships with employers offering paid internship, clinical placement, and full‑time job opportunities to students with target majors
• Continuously cultivate and grow employer relationships
• Share employment opportunities and, where appropriate, refer qualified students to employers for specific roles.

• Coordinate with other industry specialists, campus career offices and CUNY leadership to maximize industry partnerships benefiting the campus and to learn about student and employer needs.

• Secure paid internships and full‑time job offers within target majors for our newest graduates.

• Share knowledge with faculty, advisors, and the broader campus to encourage alignment with in‑demand skills
• Participate in CUNY‑wide training and events and utilize common tools deployed across the initiative.

The Department of Chemistry is currently housed in the School of Natural Science and Social Science (NSS) focusing on sectors related to the basic science of climate resilience and serving majors in STEM, including interdisciplinary programs such as Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry, Biological Science, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences. The department has over 800 majors.

The Lehman College campus is located in the Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only four‑year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic‑serving Institution. The college serves mainly undergraduate students preparing for employment, the professions and further study.

Climate, health, and technology are industries with the highest job growth potential, aligning with our current academic tracks. The combination of disciplines provides a “bench to bedside approach” where students in Healthcare, STEM, and Computer Science majors are exposed to theory and laboratory concepts that prepare them for internships and future high‑paying jobs.

• Acts as liaison between the College and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students’ internship experiences
• Supervises student internships, assuring adherence to related College and governmental policies and regulations
• Creates and conducts orientation sessions and workshops for students in the internship program; coordinates applications, interviews, and placement as part of overall student outreach
• Provides faculty orientation and development related to internship programs
• Implements and evaluates competencies and other success factors
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Higher Education Assistant

Exempt

$94,909-$109,025. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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,…