Counselor Associate, Career and Internship Services

Company Description:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an
internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and
applications for a Counselor Associate within the Career and Internship Services (CIS) department.

Job
Description:

The Counselor Associate supports the operations of Career and Internship Services by coordinating employer
engagement, managing career systems and data, and facilitating credit-bearing internship processes. Working collaboratively with counselors,
employers, faculty, and students, this role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of career development services. The position
plays a critical role in supporting student success, internship placement, and employer partnerships while maintaining the integrity of
departmental systems and workflows.

Essential Functions:

Career & Internship Program
Support

• Support students throughout the credit-bearing internship process, including eligibility review, application
  tracking, placement confirmation, and registration support.
• Monitor student progress, ensure timely completion of requirements, and
  maintain accurate internship records and reporting.
• Ensure internship processes meet institutional, academic, and compliance
  standards to protect student welfare and mitigate institutional risk.
• Support student success, enrollment, and retention by
  facilitating timely internship placement and credit registration.

Employer & Sponsor Relations

• Assist with employer outreach, onboarding, and support, including job and internship postings.
• Evaluate internship sponsors
  to ensure alignment with academic, legal, and safety standards.
• Support development of employer partnerships, recruitment pipelines,
  and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with external partners to support engagement and
  service quality.

Events & Program Coordination

• Coordinate and staff career-related events
  including job fairs, employer information sessions, recruitment activities, and alumni programming.
• Assist in planning, logistics,
  and execution of departmental programs and initiatives.
• Develop and distribute materials supporting workshops, orientations, and
  events.

Systems, Data & Reporting

• Manage and maintain data in systems such as Symplicity and
  Banner, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Track internship and career program participation and generate statistical and
  outcome reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain data workflows, reporting cycles, and records to support audits, assessment, and
  operational effectiveness.

Technology & Operations Support

• Provide technical training and support
  to students, employers, faculty, and staff on career platforms and tools.
• Support website content updates and digital platform
  workflows.
• Troubleshoot system issues and contribute to continuous improvement of technology processes.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate with students, alumni, employers, and faculty regarding
  internships, career services, and programming.
• Provide high-quality, student-centered service while maintaining professionalism and
  responsiveness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience across CIS services.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide general administrative and operational support to the
  department as needed.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, and coordination of high-volume workflows impacting student services
  and employer engagement.
• Support day-to-day operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across departmental
  functions.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the
position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling,
  Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in career services, higher education, student support,
  or related field.
• Experience working with databases or student information systems.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in career
  services, higher education, student support, or related field preferred.
• Experience with career services platforms (e.g.,
  Symplicity), Banner, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting employer relations, internships, or recruitment programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Career development practices, internship processes, and student support
  services.
• Higher education environments and academic program structures, particularly within creative and business
  disciplines.
• Office operations, data management, and career technologies.
• Strong organizational and project coordination
  skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Data management,
  reporting, and systems navigation.
• Customer service, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage
  multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced
  environment.
• Demonstrated student-centered approach and commitment to inclusion and service.
• Ability to analyze information,
  solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize new technologies and systems.

Additional Information:

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the
background check process.

Salary

Salary: $70,522.32 per year; commensurate with experience
and qualifications.

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring
Salary: $70,522.32 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 92, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the
department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit
programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a
variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for
their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible
  Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and
  Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For
a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity,
as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current
compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations
at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of
backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the
full expression of every individual’s ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience.
FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship
status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health
decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex
offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment,
including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are
encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX
Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT’s students, faculty,
staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of
the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety’s administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an
office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending, occasional
walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for
this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• A
  list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants – Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.

Review
of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not
be able to contact each applicant individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.