Industry Employment Specialist for Accounting
Lehman College, New York, NY, United States
POSITION DETAILS
Lehman College, part of The City University of New York, is a top five institution for fostering social mobility and a Hispanic‑Serving Institution in the Bronx. The college offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degree programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions, attracting a diverse enrollment of over 15,000 students. The 37‑acre campus and online degree programs serve not only the student body but also thousands of community members through cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach.
Job Overview Reporting to the Chair of the Accounting Department in the School of Business and working with the Associate Provost for Experiential Learning and Executive Director for Industry Partnerships, the Industry Employment Specialist for Accounting will identify career opportunities and expand hiring pipelines for Lehman Accounting students and graduates. The role involves engaging with employers to define workforce needs, identify hiring challenges and opportunities, and specify skills and proficiencies needed to fill available positions.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to secure paid internships, clinical placements, and full‑time employment opportunities for students in targeted majors.
Cultivate and expand employer relationships to support ongoing student recruitment and workforce pipeline development.
Share employment opportunities with students and, when appropriate, refer qualified candidates to employers for specific roles.
Collaborate with CUNY Beyond leadership, industry specialists, and Lehman College career offices to maximize employer engagement and respond to student and employer needs.
Participate in CUNY‑wide Career in Education (CIE) meetings, trainings, and events to support system‑wide workforce initiatives.
Support the creation of clear pathways to paid internships and full‑time employment in Accounting for recent graduates.
Communicate employer and labor‑market insights with faculty, advisors, and campus stakeholders to promote alignment with in‑demand skills.
Participate fully in Lehman’s CUNY Beyond initiative, including attending meetings and meeting required reporting deadlines.
Accurately enter, maintain, analyze, and report program data and outcome metrics using systems such as Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics, and the full Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate virtual workshops and events using Zoom or similar platforms, managing registration, engaging participants, and analyzing attendance and outcome data.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years’ related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in career services, economic or workforce development, or relationship management.
Experience with community and business outreach, ideally implementing talent acquisition, outreach strategies, and business development.
Understanding of business and recruitment and hiring practices in key sectors of the NYC economy applicable to Accounting graduates.
Command of Microsoft Suite and Zoom.
Comfort with technology to track programs and projects.
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 $86,741
Effective September 1, 2026, the salary rate will increase by 3.5% for eligible employees, in accordance with the terms of the PSC‑CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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. Staff also benefit from 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.
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, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
CLOSING DATE Review of Resumes to begin on March 31st, 2026
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 31902
Location Lehman College
Job Type Full‑Time
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Job Overview Reporting to the Chair of the Accounting Department in the School of Business and working with the Associate Provost for Experiential Learning and Executive Director for Industry Partnerships, the Industry Employment Specialist for Accounting will identify career opportunities and expand hiring pipelines for Lehman Accounting students and graduates. The role involves engaging with employers to define workforce needs, identify hiring challenges and opportunities, and specify skills and proficiencies needed to fill available positions.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to secure paid internships, clinical placements, and full‑time employment opportunities for students in targeted majors.
Cultivate and expand employer relationships to support ongoing student recruitment and workforce pipeline development.
Share employment opportunities with students and, when appropriate, refer qualified candidates to employers for specific roles.
Collaborate with CUNY Beyond leadership, industry specialists, and Lehman College career offices to maximize employer engagement and respond to student and employer needs.
Participate in CUNY‑wide Career in Education (CIE) meetings, trainings, and events to support system‑wide workforce initiatives.
Support the creation of clear pathways to paid internships and full‑time employment in Accounting for recent graduates.
Communicate employer and labor‑market insights with faculty, advisors, and campus stakeholders to promote alignment with in‑demand skills.
Participate fully in Lehman’s CUNY Beyond initiative, including attending meetings and meeting required reporting deadlines.
Accurately enter, maintain, analyze, and report program data and outcome metrics using systems such as Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics, and the full Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate virtual workshops and events using Zoom or similar platforms, managing registration, engaging participants, and analyzing attendance and outcome data.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years’ related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in career services, economic or workforce development, or relationship management.
Experience with community and business outreach, ideally implementing talent acquisition, outreach strategies, and business development.
Understanding of business and recruitment and hiring practices in key sectors of the NYC economy applicable to Accounting graduates.
Command of Microsoft Suite and Zoom.
Comfort with technology to track programs and projects.
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 $86,741
Effective September 1, 2026, the salary rate will increase by 3.5% for eligible employees, in accordance with the terms of the PSC‑CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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. Staff also benefit from 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.
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, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
CLOSING DATE Review of Resumes to begin on March 31st, 2026
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 31902
Location Lehman College
Job Type Full‑Time
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