Industry Employment Specialist for Sociology
Inside Higher Ed, New York, NY, United States
Industry Employment Specialist for Sociology
Lehman College, a four‑year Hispanic‑Serving Institution in the Bronx, ranks among the top five universities in the nation for fostering social mobility. The College offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. Its community‑driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37‑acre, tree‑lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.
Position Details Reporting to the Chair of the Sociology Department in the School of Natural and Social Sciences and working with the Associate Provost for Experiential Learning and Executive Director for Industry Partnerships, the Industry Employment Specialist for Sociology will identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for Lehman Sociology students and graduates by engaging with employers to define workforce needs, identify hiring challenges and opportunities, and specify skills and proficiencies needed to fill available roles.
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 Sociology 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, including 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 in 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 Sociology 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, monitors the success of students’ internship experiences, supervises student internships, assures 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, and performs related duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $86,741. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC‑CUNY collective bargaining agreement. CUNY’s benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses.
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.
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: 31905. Location: Lehman College. Job Type: Full-Time.
Job Search Category CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
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Position Details Reporting to the Chair of the Sociology Department in the School of Natural and Social Sciences and working with the Associate Provost for Experiential Learning and Executive Director for Industry Partnerships, the Industry Employment Specialist for Sociology will identify career opportunities and grow hiring pipelines for Lehman Sociology students and graduates by engaging with employers to define workforce needs, identify hiring challenges and opportunities, and specify skills and proficiencies needed to fill available roles.
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 Sociology 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, including 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 in 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 Sociology 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, monitors the success of students’ internship experiences, supervises student internships, assures 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, and performs related duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $86,741. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC‑CUNY collective bargaining agreement. CUNY’s benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses.
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.
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: 31905. Location: Lehman College. Job Type: Full-Time.
Job Search Category CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
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