Job Description

Student LEADS Support Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

Queens College, a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY), offers a rigorous education in the

liberal arts and sciences. Students graduate with the ability to think critically, address complex problems, relate

to various cultures, and become leading citizens of an increasingly global society. The motto is ???we learn so that

we may serve???. Queens College has about 17,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Center for Career Engagement and Internships provides career education to students by offering coaching,

internships, jobs, and professional connections for success. Our team comprises educators, connectors, and

collaborators who implement quality and innovative services by engaging students, alumni, faculty, staff,

employers, and the community.

The CUNY Linking Employment, Academics and Disability Services (LEADS) Support Specialist will report to the Director of the Center for Career Engagement and Internships. The specialist will provide career advice,

preparation, workshops, resources, and student support as well as work closely and collaborate with the Office of Special Services for Students with Disabilities. In addition, this individual will cooperate and partner with the Committee for Disabled Students (CDS) of Queens College, one of the oldest disability advocacy organizations in CUNY.

Duties include but are not limited to:

??? Providing students individualized or group advisement on career skills such as career exploration, resume

writing, interview preparation, internship/job search, and disability workshops, including workplace

accommodations and disability disclosure

??? Tracking caseload demographics, contact notes, and outcomes across multiple recordkeeping systems and

compiling reports

??? Coordinating services and programs with on-campus partners, CUNY LEADS Council, external agencies and

employers

??? Promoting Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) recruitment programs

??? Marketing services and programs to students and updating the website

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor???s degree and four years??? related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

??? Master's degree in Counseling, Disabilities, Education, Mental Health, Psychology, Higher Education or related degree

??? Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; demonstrated proficiency in computer and database skills.

??? Experience working in academic, career advisement or job placement for students with disabilities

??? Experience serving individuals from cross-disability backgrounds and knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and other key disability legislation

??? Experience working with ACCES-VR, NYSCB, OPWDD and other governmental and non-profit agencies

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides students in the CUNY LEADS program with advice and support to make academic and career

choices that lead to successful employment outcomes. LEADS stands for "Linking Employment, Academics

and Disability Services".

• Recruits CUNY students into the LEADS program based on established criteria
• Coordinates services with other college units including disability and career services offices
• Coordinates services with outside agencies as needed
• Advises students on job readiness and placement, and on linking academic programs to short - and long-term

career goals

• Conducts group workshops and provides individualized advice on career skills such as resume writing,

interview preparation, advocacy, and disclosure issues

• Develops internship and mentoring opportunities and makes student placements
• Records contacts and activities in CUNY's "Efforts to Outcomes" database
• Applies knowledge of issues and developments in disability-related law (such as the A.D.A.) and in

disability advocacy

• Collaborates with other LEADS professionals on University-wide communications and initiatives
• Performs related duties as assigned.

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The annual salary is $79,188 - $86,645, 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, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefit 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

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Go to cuny.jobs

In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter "29078"

Click on "Student LEADS Support Specialist"

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience and their resume in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

CLOSING DATE

10/24/2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

Job ID

29078

Location

Queens College

About CUNY Queens College

Queens College enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and preprofessional programs. With its extensive range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, honors programs, research opportunities, and internship placements, the college serves more than 20,000 students, mentored by an award-winning faculty. Located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus, the college has been cited for 28 consecutive years in the Princeton Review as a “Best Value” college. U.S. News and World Report and Forbes magazine also rank Queens College a “Best Value College,” thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and affordability. The Equality of Opportunity Report placed Queens College in the top one percent of all colleges in moving students from poverty to prosperity. Queens College produces more education graduates who become principals, teachers, and counselors for New York City’s public schools than any other college in the metropolitan area. The college contributes to the local talent pool as a leader in tech education, and enrolls the second-most computer science majors of any college in the city. Students from across the country and around the world are att ... racted to study at the Aaron Copland School of Music. Its renowned faculty and alumni include celebrated composers, conductors, and performers who have received over 100 Grammy Awards and nominations. Visit the homepage to learn more about Queens College’s stellar programs and robust campus life.

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