Career & Transfer Specialist

Onondaga Community College located in Syracuse NY is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40000 alumni.

BROAD FUNCTION

The Career and Transfer Specialist is responsible for providing students with career and transfer information materials programs planning assistance and opportunities related to career and transfer pathways. The Specialist provides individualized and group support to assist students in exploring career and transfer options developing educational and career goals and identifying milestones that support retention completion transfer and successful transitions to employment or further education. The Career and Transfer Specialist ensures that established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with departmental priorities and the Colleges strategic plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individualized coaching and proactive outreach to support students in career and transfer planning identifying their educational and career goals and successfully transitioning to employment transfer or further education.
• Create develop and implement comprehensive career and transfer programs resources materials and opportunities that support students in exploring and pursuing career and transfer options navigating career and transfer pathways and preparing for employment or further education.
• Collaborate with faculty school specialists student navigators employers and transfer partners to provide career and transfer exploration resources workshops classroom presentations fairs and other student engagement opportunities.
• Provide guidance to students seeking internships work-based learning and other experiential learning opportunities that support their career and educational goals.
• Create and maintain accessible career exploration career pathway and transfer planning materials and resources for integration into school outreach onboarding orientation and other student support activities.
• Coordinate with school specialists to incorporate career planning career exploration and transfer preparation activities into school calendars events and student engagement opportunities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local employers and transfer institutions to expand opportunities and support students in their career and transfer readiness.
• Assist with new student orientation welcome activities and other initiatives designed to support student engagement and success.
• Deliver professional development to faculty student navigators and staff on career and transfer resources career exploration transfer planning and key preparation milestones.
• Track and maintain records related to student employment internships experiential learning transfer planning applications program activities and student outcomes; prepare periodic reports statistical information and other documentation as required.
• Assist with other Student Affairs duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college university or foreign equivalency in a field appropriate to the position; at least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas preferably in higher education: career exploration experiential education career services career or occupational counseling. Masters degree in a field appropriate to the position may substitute for 1 year of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English and and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

• Strong professional leadership and administrative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal departments and schools
• Ability to effectively establish relationships and interact with diverse student populations
• Ability to effectively create materials and present workshops on relevant career related topics
• Knowledgeable and competent with office software and technology

• Salary range is:$44000 - $55000commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
• Onondaga Community College offers agenerous and competitive benefitspackageincluding:
  • New York StateLocal Retirement System(pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan(401a).
  • Excellenthealth dental and visioninsurance plans(qualifying domestic partner included).
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

• To be considered please submit aresume and cover letterat time of application.
• Thethree (3) referenceslisted on the application must be professional references two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
• Offers are contingent upon the completion of abackground check and official transcriptsare required upon hire.

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