Early Childhood Career Advisor

New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute

Date Posted: 01/14/2025

Location: Manhattan, New York

Salary/Wage: $72,000 - $78,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Description:

The Career Advisor is a member of the Institute’s Career Development Center team. The Career Advisor is responsible for supporting individuals at various stages of their career in Early Childhood Education. The Career Advisor will assist students with general academic guidance and career supports, including job search skills. The Career Advisor will report to the Director of Career Development and should be available to work evenings and weekends to support early childhood educators.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate in the implementation, coordination and delivery of career development services; including career exploration, teacher certification, test preparation, academic advising and job searching
- Meet individually and in small groups with current and aspiring early childhood professionals in support of developing and meeting their career goals
- Track and maintain data on interactions and outcomes for contributions to program reports
Make presentations to small groups about early childhood career development periodically
Provide dynamic and collaborative direction to the development, recruitment and piloting of new initiatives as they become appropriate for inclusion in the project’s work.

Other Duties

Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a relevant field of study
3+ years of experience helping professionals build teaching careers through mentoring, training, staff development, coaching, career counseling, etc.
Strong familiarity with the structure and dynamics of Higher Education and the NYS teacher certification process
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to work with underserved populations and people of all ages
Ability to develop and sustain successful collaborative partnerships
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Availability during evening and weekend hours

Preferred Qualifications

Bi-lingual Spanish speaker

Physical Requirements

This position operates in a professional office environment located in Manhattan, NY, and is currently hybrid. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment and, as such, are discretionary and subject to operational needs unless otherwise provided by the CUNY Flexible Work Guidelines.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and presentation equipment.
While performing these duties, the employee is required to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items (up to 20 pounds), bending, reaching, and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Reasonable accommodations will be made for employees with disabilities or other needs per RFCUNY policies.
Ability to travel to other sites as needed.

Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

Application Instructions:

How to Apply

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Additional Information:

RFCUNY Benefits

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