Career Development Coordinator , CUNY Hillels Program
Career Development Coordinator, CUNY Hillels Program
Position Type: Full-Time | Location: Forest Hills, NY | Hybrid
Salary: $57,500-$67,500
POSITION/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Commonpoint is looking for a Career Development Coordinator to provide administrative and program
support for the CUNY Career Connect program which provides career services to students at CUNY Hillels.
This role combines direct student career support with programmatic responsibilities to ensure smooth
operations and effective client services. CUNY Career Connect is managed within the Commonpoint
Department of High School & College Success and is supported by UJA-Federation of New York. This role
reports directly to the Director of CUNY Career Connect and JFEW.
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.
This position is ideal for high-energy professionals who are passionate about supporting students in their
career and professional development.
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
● Develop, plan and facilitate career development workshops and events covering employment
and professional topics
● Oversee recruitment, training, event planning and supervision for career ambassador
program, including supervising college interns in planning and coordinating career-related
events and recruiting peers for career programming
● Coordinate summer internship program including recruitment, screening, placements,
tracking progress, events, and providing ongoing support to students
● May identify and develop appropriate internship placements for participants
● Coordinate social media calendar and content; develop promotional materials and implement
strategies to market and promote the program
● May supervise a social media intern to support their work and career growth
● Maintain data and records to support grant reporting
● Provide career and personal mentorship to a small caseload of JFEW Scholarship recipients
● Build and maintain relationships with CUNY Hillel staff and other partners to guide program
planning and maintain student engagement
● Stay updated on best practices and trends in career development across industries.
● Administrative duties include entering and updating student data and meeting information;
collecting, tracking and organizing student information/documents; drafting routine correspondence
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
● Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters Degree and 1-3 years experience preferred
● Experience working with college students preferred
● Experience providing career counseling services and planning and facilitating professional
development programming
● Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks
and deadlines
● Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to build relationships with students, employers and partners
● Strong attention to detail
● Strong problem-solving orientation and the ability to motivate individuals and groups
● Proficiency using technology including Microsoft Office and Google Drive for data tracking,
reporting, and communication, and efficient use of the Internet
● Adept with Instagram, LinkedIn and other social media platforms
● Familiarity with Jewish culture and/or experience working with Jewish organizations (or
willingness to learn)
● Must be willing to travel to multiple CUNY college Hillels (Baruch, Hunter, Queens, Brooklyn,
College of Staten Island)
● Must be available to attend and facilitate occasional evening events or workshops
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to kklein@commonpoint.org.
Please indicate “Coordinator, CUNY Career Connect” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of
applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties as need arises.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer