Lehman College
Industry Employment Specialist, CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative (HEO assistant
Lehman College, New York, New York, us, 10261
Industry Employment Specialist – Higher Officer Assistant (HEOa)
The Office of Careers & Industry Partnerships (OCIP) at the City University of New York seeks Industry and Employer Engagement Specialists to identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for CUNY students and graduates. Specialists will engage with employers in defining workforce needs, identifying hiring challenges and opportunities, specifying skills and proficiencies needed to fill available roles, and exploring partnerships to help grow New York’s emerging industries. Industry Specialists under the title of Higher Officer Assistant will serve as Lehman External‑Facing Partnership Liaison for the Department of Chemistry at Lehman College, reporting directly to the chair and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to align curriculum with industry trends. The program is funded through June 2026 and subject to renewal.
Responsibilities
Build a Community: secure partnerships with employers offering paid internships, clinical placements, and full‑time job opportunities to students with target majors.
Continuously cultivate and grow employer relationships.
Share employment opportunities and, where appropriate, refer qualified students to employers for specific roles.
Establish a Peer Network: coordinate with other industry specialists, campus career offices, and CUNY leadership to maximize industry partnerships benefiting the campus and to learn about student and employer needs.
Create Pathways: secure paid internships and full‑time job offers within target majors for new graduates.
Communicate and improve: share knowledge with faculty, advisors, and the broader campus to encourage alignment with in‑demand skills; participate in CUNY‑wide training and events and utilize common tools deployed across the initiative.
Campus‑Specific Position Details The Department of Chemistry is housed in the School of Natural Science and Social Science (NSS). The department focuses on sectors related to the basic science of climate resilience and serves majors in STEM, particularly the interdisciplinary program in Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry, Biological Science, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences. The number of majors in this category exceeds 800. Lehman College, located in the Bronx, is a Senior College within the CUNY system and a recognized Hispanic‑serving institution. Climate, health, and technology are industries with the highest job growth potential from 2020‑2030 and align with the department’s academic tracks.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional work experience.
Experience in career services, economic or workforce development, community and business outreach, talent acquisition, outreach strategies, or business development.
Understanding of business and recruitment and hiring practices in key sectors of the NYC economy (e.g., tech, healthcare, green energy).
CUNY Title Overview
Acts as liaison between the college and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students’ internship experiences.
Supervises student internships, ensuring adherence to college and government policies and regulations.
Creates and conducts orientation sessions and workshops for students in the internship program; coordinates applications, interviews, and placement as part of overall student outreach.
Provides faculty orientation and development related to internship programs.
Implements and evaluates competencies and other success factors.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits $94,909 – $109,025 salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY’s benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, savings plans, tuition waivers for graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs.
How to Apply Visit
www.cuny.edu , access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, a cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). For technical issues, contact the service desk at service.desk@cuny.edu. For general questions, contact Human Resources at human.resources@lehman.cuny.edu.
Closing Date Resume review will begin immediately and continue through mid‑January.
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 31554 | Location: Lehman College
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Responsibilities
Build a Community: secure partnerships with employers offering paid internships, clinical placements, and full‑time job opportunities to students with target majors.
Continuously cultivate and grow employer relationships.
Share employment opportunities and, where appropriate, refer qualified students to employers for specific roles.
Establish a Peer Network: coordinate with other industry specialists, campus career offices, and CUNY leadership to maximize industry partnerships benefiting the campus and to learn about student and employer needs.
Create Pathways: secure paid internships and full‑time job offers within target majors for new graduates.
Communicate and improve: share knowledge with faculty, advisors, and the broader campus to encourage alignment with in‑demand skills; participate in CUNY‑wide training and events and utilize common tools deployed across the initiative.
Campus‑Specific Position Details The Department of Chemistry is housed in the School of Natural Science and Social Science (NSS). The department focuses on sectors related to the basic science of climate resilience and serves majors in STEM, particularly the interdisciplinary program in Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry, Biological Science, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences. The number of majors in this category exceeds 800. Lehman College, located in the Bronx, is a Senior College within the CUNY system and a recognized Hispanic‑serving institution. Climate, health, and technology are industries with the highest job growth potential from 2020‑2030 and align with the department’s academic tracks.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional work experience.
Experience in career services, economic or workforce development, community and business outreach, talent acquisition, outreach strategies, or business development.
Understanding of business and recruitment and hiring practices in key sectors of the NYC economy (e.g., tech, healthcare, green energy).
CUNY Title Overview
Acts as liaison between the college and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students’ internship experiences.
Supervises student internships, ensuring adherence to college and government policies and regulations.
Creates and conducts orientation sessions and workshops for students in the internship program; coordinates applications, interviews, and placement as part of overall student outreach.
Provides faculty orientation and development related to internship programs.
Implements and evaluates competencies and other success factors.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits $94,909 – $109,025 salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY’s benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, savings plans, tuition waivers for graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs.
How to Apply Visit
www.cuny.edu , access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, a cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). For technical issues, contact the service desk at service.desk@cuny.edu. For general questions, contact Human Resources at human.resources@lehman.cuny.edu.
Closing Date Resume review will begin immediately and continue through mid‑January.
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 31554 | Location: Lehman College
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