Title: Career Development Specialist (CEMI)
Location: Midtown; Upper East Side
Org Unit: Office Of Learning & Development
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $100,300.00 – $116,300.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 – Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
The Career Development Specialist provides individualized advising, guidance, and support to employees seeking to advance their careers, strengthen their professional skills, and navigate internal career opportunities. This role delivers one-on-one career advising, creates and curates professional development resources, supports workshop and program development, and helps connect employees with opportunities aligned to their interests and experience.
This role also contributes to broader organizational initiatives such as Professional Development Week, ad-hoc workshops, newsletter content, and ongoing maintenance of the Career Advancement SharePoint portal.
This is a term position anticipated to be needed through Fall 2028 but may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one advising sessions focused on career planning, skill development, and pathways for advancement.
- Provide tailored feedback on resumes, CVs, and cover letters.
- Coach employees on interviewing, networking, portfolio development, and articulating their value.
- Assist employees in identifying internal and external opportunities aligned with their goals.
- Maintain regular follow-up with advisees to track progress and support next steps in their development journey.
- Gather and curate professional development tools, articles, workshops, and learning pathways.
- Develop and update guides, templates, checklists, and job-search tools.
- Identify resources tailored to specific career stages, disciplines, and advancement goals.
- Support the creation and delivery of workshops, training sessions, and career-related learning experiences.
- Assist in designing presentation materials, activities, and follow-up tools that enhance participant engagement.
- Analyze feedback to continuously improve offerings and ensure alignment with employee needs.
- Contribute to planning and preparing materials, communications, and resources for Professional Development Week.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to coordinate logistics, sessions, and event details.
- Support promotional efforts and gather participation data.
- Review internal job openings and share opportunities with employees as appropriate.
- Prepare candidate highlights or summaries for hiring teams when applicable.
- Draft articles or spotlights for newsletters and other communication channels.
- Maintain and update the Career Development SharePoint portal, ensuring it is user-friendly, accurate, and engaging.
- Upload and organize resources, event details, and program materials.
- Maintain accurate documentation of advising sessions, follow-ups, and resources shared.
- Support the overall operations of the Career Development function as needed.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field
Experience
Required:
- Approximately 5-8 years of experience providing career advising, coaching, or related support in a higher education, healthcare, HR, or workforce development setting.
- Strong knowledge of resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active-listening skills.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and customer-service orientation.
- Strong writing skills and comfort drafting articles, resource guides, or communications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred:
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- Experience in career services, talent development, or internal mobility initiatives.
- Familiarity with career assessments, competency models, or professional development frameworks.
- Knowledge of SharePoint or similar content management systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Creates supportive, structured advising experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Clear, persuasive, and engaging in both written and verbal formats.
- Identifies high-quality tools and opportunities to support employee development.
- Supports the planning and execution of workshops and events smoothly.
- Builds trust with employees across departments and career stages.
- Maintains timely communication and accurate records.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
To apply, visit https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/NY/job/New-York-Career-Development-Specialist-%28CEMI%29-NY-10022/1395543200/
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