AVP, Careers and Industry Partnerships

The Assistant Vice President - Careers and Industry Partnerships (Business Card

Title:

Chief Careers and Industry Partnership Officer - CUNY Beyond Program) will report to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and College Provost and serve as the institution’s Chief Careers and Industry Partnership Officer. It will sit on the President’s senior staff and work closely with the President and other Vice Presidents. This senior leader will drive a campus‑wide student career success strategy that improves transfer to the bachelor’s degree, increases paid internship participation, strengthens post‑graduate employment outcomes, and integrates career‑connected learning across academic programs.

The VP will oversee CUNY Beyond staff, staff in KCC Career Services and bachelor’s degree transfer, and other major initiatives that enhance student engagement, academic innovation, and workforce preparation, including CUNY Beyond. The position is funded for a three‑year term. Continuation beyond this period is contingent upon available program funding.

Career and Transfer Outcomes Leadership

Lead the development and execution of campus‑wide strategies that significantly increase paid internships and post‑graduate employment rates, and outcomes related to transfer to the bachelor’s degree. This includes overseeing the rollout and ongoing implementation of CUNY Beyond at the campus level.

Academic Innovation

Advance career‑connected learning across all undergraduate academic pathways by collaborating with academic units and faculty to embed career connected learning and work‑based learning opportunities into curricula and pedagogy, consistent with faculty governance processes.

Employer & Industry Partnerships

Develop and sustain high‑impact partnerships with employers and industry leaders that create consistent, equitable pipelines for internships, apprenticeships, and full‑time employment. Leverage labor‑market intelligence to align advising, curricula, and employer engagement with high‑demand fields.

Staff, Resource Development, & Budget Management

Provide strategic oversight for career‑readiness programs, including supervision of staff teams, budget administration, resource allocation, and operational planning. Participate in resource development activities including grant writing, pitching, and other forms of fundraising.

Data Collection & Evaluation

Direct data collection and evaluation efforts related to internships, career readiness milestones, and post‑graduate outcomes. Ensure alignment and data harmonization with the CUNY Central Office.

Event Planning & Coordination

Oversee signature events—including faculty workshops, student career‑readiness sessions, career fairs, and employer/industry panels—to strengthen career awareness and engagement across campus.

Strategic Planning & Execution

Guide multi‑year planning efforts aligned with institutional goals for academic innovation, student success, and workforce preparation. Ensure cross‑campus coordination and accountability.

Perform other duties related to academic innovation, employer engagement, and student success as assigned by the President or Provost.

This position is in CUNY’s Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, public administration, business, workforce development, or related field.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, workforce development, industry partnerships, university relations, strategic partnerships, career services, academic affairs, or related area.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing large‑scale employer engagement, student success, career readiness, workforce development, or academic innovation initiatives.
• Proven experience fostering university‑employer partnerships that result in internships, apprenticeships, or employment pipelines for students.
• Track record of managing professional staff, overseeing budgets, and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with grant…