Career and Internship Counselor (Assistant Professor), Career and Internship Services

The Counselor reports to the Director of Career and Internship Services and is responsible for providing current students and alumni career and experiential learning counseling through scheduled appointments and drop-in services for career counseling and for successfully placing students into credit bearing internships.

Counselors organize and manage outreach opportunities, workshops, special events, and other programs for our constituents. The Counselor is responsible for a student caseload and works collaboratively with others in the department, academic departments and schools and industry on program and event planning as related to careers and internships.

The Counselor contributes to the units mission of working to provide students with the real-world experience and guiding them in identifying and attaining their internship, and career objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and/or group counseling to students on matters related to career and professional development and the job search process; works to create individualized job search plans and strategies that will assist them in achieving their career goals, provides alumni contacts, networking strategies and resources and conducts mock interviews.
• Manage a student caseload to provide credit-internship counseling.
• Assist students with resumes, cover letters, portfolios, interview prep, and other professional communications
• Engage with students in-person and virtually for career counseling sessions and drop-in hours on a regular basis.
• Manage counseling appointments, scheduling; and record appointment details and counseling notes in Symplicity.
• Represent the department through collaboration with faculty, administrators, and campus departments.
• Assist with the development and delivery of career and internship education content for programming and co-curricular events, activities and classroom presentations, in collaboration with on/off campus partners.
• Creates and edits written informational materials on career-related and job search related matters including, but not limited to, fliers, brochures, publications, and web and social media content and markets the program to students, alumni, faculty, staff and other administrative offices.
• Supports the planning of department and participates in college-wide events (ie New Student Orientation, Open House, Families in Transition, Career Fair, Career Week, Resume Review days, etc.).
• Participate in department committees.
• Participate in professional development activities and opportunities.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year, three (3) years preferred of college level career services, experiential education, human resources, advising, consulting, business training or other relevant work experience.
• Knowledgeable of current job and labor market conditions and trends.
• Experience with career guidance and job search resources, technologies and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with career fields of interest in art, fashion, design, business and technology students desired.
• Knowledge of industry resources related to FIT academic programs.
• Experience with CRM, data management, or career management systems (ie. Symplicity; LinkedIn; Handshake)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, counseling, and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills incorporating current technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Experience in guiding and teaching the writing of resumes and cover letters, interview preparation and job search strategies.
• Experience with delivering workshops, programs marketing programs and presentation
• Ability to analyze data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of current and innovative technology; and ability to utilize relevant social media technologies including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team and create a collegiate working environment.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

Starting Salary

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Starting Salary: $69,475 - $82,141 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 83, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 30 hour work week, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• Summer Fridays

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

Fashion Institute of Technology is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements

This position will be required to constantly read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, constantly analyze, and constantly write. The working conditions for this position will be on campus, primarily in an office environment. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.