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Get Access To All JobsINDUSTRY SPECIALIST - CUNY Inclusive Economy (CIE) Initiative (Acad. Internship Specl (HEOa)) - SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
POSITION DETAILS
The CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative at Hunter College seeks an Industry Specialist to identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for Hunter College students and graduates.
The Industry Specialist 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. This position reports to the Chair of Sociology. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Build a Community:
- Secure partnerships with employers offering paid internship, clinical placement, 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 our newest 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.
Data Entry, Outcome Tracking, and Reporting:
- Enter data accurately and consistently into databases (i.e. Power BI, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Dynamics)
- Use full Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, to facilitate, manage, track, and report on program outcome metrics
- Conduct, manage, and evaluate events via Zoom (or a similar platform) including creating registration, engaging participants during the workshop, and analyzing post-session attendance and other data
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor's degree and four years of professional work experience. We seek motivated, flexible and resourceful people who can gain the confidence of others in an advising environment and execute successful programs. Candidates will have:
- Experience in career services, economic or workforce development, or relationship management
- Experience with community and business outreach, ideally in implementing talent acquisition, outreach strategies, and business development
- Understanding of business and recruitment and hiring practices in key sectors of the NYC economy and understanding of the occupational landscape for college students with a social sciences background
- Skilled in Microsoft Suite and Zoom commands and shortcuts.
- Comfort with technology to track programs and projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining industry and employer partnerships with the goal of creating direct hiring pipelines for students
- Familiarity with industry hiring perspectives and recruiting/screening processes
- Strong knowledge of the occupational landscape for college students with a social sciences background
- Experience operating successfully within a higher education setting
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports an academic internship program providing career development and professional work experience.
- Acts as liaison between the College and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students' internship experiences
- Supervises student internships, assuring adherence to related College and governmental 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.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience: $98,995 – $109,025.
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 benefits 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.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 32084.
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:
- Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
- Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
- Names and contact information of 3 references Upload all documents as ONE single file- PDF format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on May 1, 2026. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
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: 32084
Location: Hunter College
Job Type: Full-Time
INDUSTRY SPECIALIST - CUNY Inclusive Economy (CIE) Initiative (Acad. Internship Specl (HEOa)) - SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
POSITION DETAILS
The CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative at Hunter College seeks an Industry Specialist to identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for Hunter College students and graduates.
The Industry Specialist 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. This position reports to the Chair of Sociology. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Build a Community:
- Secure partnerships with employers offering paid internship, clinical placement, 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 our newest 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.
Data Entry, Outcome Tracking, and Reporting:
- Enter data accurately and consistently into databases (i.e. Power BI, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Dynamics)
- Use full Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, to facilitate, manage, track, and report on program outcome metrics
- Conduct, manage, and evaluate events via Zoom (or a similar platform) including creating registration, engaging participants during the workshop, and analyzing post-session attendance and other data
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor's degree and four years of professional work experience. We seek motivated, flexible and resourceful people who can gain the confidence of others in an advising environment and execute successful programs. Candidates will have:
- Experience in career services, economic or workforce development, or relationship management
- Experience with community and business outreach, ideally in implementing talent acquisition, outreach strategies, and business development
- Understanding of business and recruitment and hiring practices in key sectors of the NYC economy and understanding of the occupational landscape for college students with a social sciences background
- Skilled in Microsoft Suite and Zoom commands and shortcuts.
- Comfort with technology to track programs and projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining industry and employer partnerships with the goal of creating direct hiring pipelines for students
- Familiarity with industry hiring perspectives and recruiting/screening processes
- Strong knowledge of the occupational landscape for college students with a social sciences background
- Experience operating successfully within a higher education setting
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports an academic internship program providing career development and professional work experience.
- Acts as liaison between the College and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students' internship experiences
- Supervises student internships, assuring adherence to related College and governmental 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.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience: $98,995 – $109,025.
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 benefits 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.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 32084.
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:
- Cover Letter and/or Statement of scholarly interests
- Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
- Names and contact information of 3 references Upload all documents as ONE single file- PDF format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on May 1, 2026. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
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: 32084
Location: Hunter College
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsBusiness Development Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
It depends on your degree program, not the job title alone. Your DSO must confirm that the Business Development Specialist role is an integral part of your curriculum. Programs in business administration, marketing, or international business typically satisfy this requirement, but your DSO makes the final determination based on how the employer's work scope maps to your coursework.
Can I do CPT at a startup that doesn't have a formal HR team?
Yes. CPT authorization is issued by your school, not your employer, so there's no minimum company size or HR infrastructure required. The employer does need to provide a written offer letter describing your role, hours, and dates so your DSO can issue the updated I-20. Startups without dedicated HR teams can still meet that standard with a straightforward offer letter from a founder or manager.
How do I find Business Development Specialist roles that accept CPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lets you filter specifically for CPT-eligible positions. Many employers don't advertise CPT acceptance in job postings, so filtering by work-authorization type saves significant screening time. Focus on companies in industries with high F-1 hiring history, such as technology, consulting, and financial services, where business development roles are common and HR teams are familiar with CPT documentation.
Does completing CPT as a Business Development Specialist affect my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no effect on your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If your Business Development Specialist role is a full-time semester-long engagement, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting.
What documents does a Business Development Specialist employer need from me for CPT onboarding?
You'll provide your valid passport, your current I-20 with CPT authorization listed on page two, and your I-94 arrival record. The employer will use these to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. If the company uses E-Verify, the process is the same, E-Verify checks I-9 data against DHS and SSA records, and your CPT-authorized I-20 satisfies the work authorization requirement without any additional USCIS filing.