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Career Counselor roles sit at the intersection of student development and higher education administration, making them a natural CPT fit for students in counseling, education, or student affairs programs. Your DSO must confirm the position connects directly to your curriculum before you begin, and part-time CPT keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Syracuse, NY
Category: Staff (CSEA, PA, MC, Foundation)
Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months
Professional Administrator
Posted On: Tue Aug 4 2026
Job Description:
The Internship Coordinator and Career Specialist is responsible for developing, expanding, and managing high-quality internship and experiential learning opportunities that connect students with employers and workforce partners. This position serves as a liaison between the institution, employer partners, and students to increase access to meaningful work-based learning experiences that support career readiness and regional workforce development. The Internship Coordinator and Career Specialist provides individualized guidance to students throughout the internship process, including assistance with internship searches, application materials, interview preparation, and professional development to help them successfully secure and complete experiential learning opportunities. The position also supports student engagement through career-related programming, employer events, and ongoing coaching to foster career readiness and workplace success.
This is a temporary, grant-funded position contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and expand internship and experiential learning opportunities through partnerships with employers, community organizations, and industry leaders.
- Promote internship opportunities and engage students in local internships and experiential learning experiences, including opportunities with NY CREATES.
- Advise and coach students throughout the internship process by assisting with internship searches, resumes, cover letters, applications, interview preparation, and professional development.
- Support internship-related events, including career fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, and workshops.
- Collaborate with faculty and employer partners to support student career readiness and experiential learning.
- Monitor internship placements, maintain employer and student relationships, and assess program outcomes through data collection, reporting, and participant feedback.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports to support grant requirements and measure program effectiveness.
- Represent the institution at employer, community, and workforce development events.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in a field appropriate to the position.
- Three (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, internship or work-based learning coordination, or workforce development.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database or CRM systems.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report program data; experience with grant-funded programs.
- Knowledge of career development practices and regional workforce needs.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
Employment Status
This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and program needs.
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $44,000 - $55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Location: Syracuse, NY
Category: Staff (CSEA, PA, MC, Foundation)
Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months
Professional Administrator
Posted On: Tue Aug 4 2026
Job Description:
The Internship Coordinator and Career Specialist is responsible for developing, expanding, and managing high-quality internship and experiential learning opportunities that connect students with employers and workforce partners. This position serves as a liaison between the institution, employer partners, and students to increase access to meaningful work-based learning experiences that support career readiness and regional workforce development. The Internship Coordinator and Career Specialist provides individualized guidance to students throughout the internship process, including assistance with internship searches, application materials, interview preparation, and professional development to help them successfully secure and complete experiential learning opportunities. The position also supports student engagement through career-related programming, employer events, and ongoing coaching to foster career readiness and workplace success.
This is a temporary, grant-funded position contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and expand internship and experiential learning opportunities through partnerships with employers, community organizations, and industry leaders.
- Promote internship opportunities and engage students in local internships and experiential learning experiences, including opportunities with NY CREATES.
- Advise and coach students throughout the internship process by assisting with internship searches, resumes, cover letters, applications, interview preparation, and professional development.
- Support internship-related events, including career fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, and workshops.
- Collaborate with faculty and employer partners to support student career readiness and experiential learning.
- Monitor internship placements, maintain employer and student relationships, and assess program outcomes through data collection, reporting, and participant feedback.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports to support grant requirements and measure program effectiveness.
- Represent the institution at employer, community, and workforce development events.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in a field appropriate to the position.
- Three (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, internship or work-based learning coordination, or workforce development.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database or CRM systems.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report program data; experience with grant-funded programs.
- Knowledge of career development practices and regional workforce needs.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
Employment Status
This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and program needs.
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $44,000 - $55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
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Get Access To All JobsCareer Counselor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Career Counselor role qualify as an integral part of my curriculum for CPT?
It qualifies if your program specifically prepares you for counseling, student affairs, or human development work and the job duties align with your coursework. Programs in counseling psychology, higher education administration, or student development typically satisfy this standard. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring your course catalog and a detailed job description to that conversation.
Can I do CPT as a Career Counselor on a part-time basis while staying in class?
Yes, and part-time CPT is often the better option. Working fewer than 20 hours per week keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation, since 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT entirely. Many university career center roles are structured as part-time to accommodate student schedules, which makes them a practical fit.
What documents does my employer need to authorize my CPT work?
Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. Authorization happens entirely through your school. You'll need a written offer letter specifying the position, start date, end date, and weekly hours. Your DSO uses that to update your I-20 with the CPT endorsement. You cannot start working until the updated I-20 is in your hands.
How do I find Career Counselor employers who already understand CPT authorization?
Migrate Mate lists Career Counselor roles from employers with verified work-authorization history, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations already familiar with F-1 students. University systems, community colleges, and nonprofit workforce development agencies tend to have the most institutional experience with CPT and the least resistance during the hiring process.
Does CPT experience as a Career Counselor count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility later?
It can strengthen your case. Career Counselor roles fall under SOC code 21-1012, and USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Documented CPT experience in a counseling role, combined with a relevant degree, contributes to demonstrating that professional standard when a future employer files an H-1B visa petition.