Industry Specialist
Core
Identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for CUNY students and graduates by engaging with employers to define workforce needs and specify required skills.
Role type
Industry and Employer Engagement Specialist
Builds
Employer partnerships for paid internships, clinical placements, and full-time jobs; peer networks for industry specialists and campus career offices.
Domain
Higher education workforce development / Healthcare sector
Required skills
Career services experience, community and business outreach, talent acquisition strategies, business development, understanding of NYC healthcare hiring practices
Preferred skills
Experience in economic or workforce development, implementing talent acquisition outreach strategies, business development in key sectors of the NYC economy
Responsibilities
Secure partnerships with employers offering paid internship, clinical placement, and full-time job opportunities; cultivate and grow employer relationships; share employment opportunities and refer qualified students; coordinate with other industry specialists and campus leadership; secure paid internships and full-time job offers for graduates; share knowledge with faculty and advisors to align with in-demand skills.
Seniority
Mid-level professional (4+ years experience)