Associate Director of Work-Based Learning

POSITION DETAILS

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation’s largest urban public university, serving 235,000 degree-seeking students and 150,000 non-degree students across 26 campuses. Through its CUNY Lifting New York strategic plan, the University is expanding access to career-connected learning that helps students apply their academic knowledge, develop professional skills, and prepare for employment.

The Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships (OCIP) advances student career success by connecting academic learning with work-based experiences, employer partnerships, and pathways to employment. To learn more about OCIP, please click here .

Reporting to the Senior University Director of Career Development and Internships, the University Associate Director of Work-Based Learning will manage initiatives that expand equitable access to paid work-based learning across CUNY. The University Associate Director will partner with academic leaders, faculty, colleges, the Research Foundation of CUNY, employers, funders, and other stakeholders to strengthen the connection between academic programs and career opportunities. The role will use data to shape strategy, assess outcomes, and improve programs across the University.

In addition to the job summary above and CUNY Title Overview below, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Develop and implement strategies to expand paid internships and other work-based learning opportunities across academic programs.
• Partner with academic leaders and faculty to advance the development and adoption of internships and other work-based learning experiences connected to coursework and degree programs.
• Manage initiatives across colleges and partner organizations, aligning implementation with student success and post-graduation employment goals.
• Identify barriers to student participation and work with partners to improve access, completion, and outcomes.
• Establish and monitor measures of student participation, program completion, employer engagement, and career outcomes; analyze findings and recommend program improvements.
• Manage the development of project plans, presentations, and reports that communicate progress, challenges, and results toUniversityleadership and other stakeholders, including funders.
• Cultivate relationships with employers, alumni, and other partners to expand internships, mentoring, and pathways to employment.
• Navigate complex institutional processes and engage stakeholderstoadvance work-based learning initiatives.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTES:

-Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM:

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

PREFERRED:

• Six years of experience in program or project management, operations, or strategic planning, preferably in higher education, workforce development, or in a non-profit setting.
• Experience developing and implementing internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, or related education and workforce initiatives.
• Experience building partnerships and coordinating initiatives and deliverables across academic, employer, and community stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using data to assess outcomes and improve programs.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.
• Excellent writing, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to varied audiences.
• A collaborative and diplomatic approach to working with students, faculty, staff, employers, funders, and other partners.
• Proficiency with administrative systems, databases, Microsoft 365, and virtual collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom).

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and manages career development programs and services in a College of Unit and assumes a leadership role in the design and delivery of creative approaches to career education and planning.

• Assists in unit planning, such as setting goals and objectives, and monitors status of progress toward meeting goals
• Designs and produces outcomes assessment reports; reviews outcomes and feedback and recommends strategies to expand and improve services.
• Directs a portfolio of targeted career programs, such as mentoring, internship, and alumni programs
• Manages one or more aspects of career office operations, such as on-campus recruiting
• Evaluates new technologies, assessment materials, and other career tools, makes recommendations, and acquires/implements them
• May counsel a limited number of students
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Career Program Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $117,971 - $122,202 , commensurate with qualifications, 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, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration,submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_

JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32912&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply throughCUNYfirstEmployee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings.

CLOSING DATE

October 28, 2026.

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.

Job ID: 32912

Location: Central Office

Job Type: Full-Time