Counselor Associate

Job Description

Counselor Associate | Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

The Tone:
This is a full-time staff role at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), located in New York, NY. FIT is a renowned institution, shaping talent in creative and business disciplines for the fashion industry and beyond. This position is crucial for supporting the daily operations of Career and Internship Services, directly impacting student success through timely internship placements and strong employer partnerships. This role ensures the compliant and accurate delivery of essential career development resources.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person: New York, NY
• Pay: $70522.32 yearly
• Mission: Coordinate employer engagement, manage career systems, and facilitate credit-bearing internship processes to support student success and employer partnerships.
• Tech Stack: Symplicity, Banner

What You’ll Actually Do
• Internship Coordination: Support students throughout the credit-bearing internship process, from eligibility review to placement confirmation and credit registration.
• Employer Engagement: Assist with employer outreach, onboarding, and the development of partnerships for job and internship postings, evaluating sponsors for compliance.
• Data Management: Manage and maintain accurate student and employer data within systems like Symplicity and Banner, generating statistical and outcome reports.
• Event Coordination: Coordinate and staff career-related events including job fairs, employer information sessions, and recruitment activities.
• Technology & Operations: Provide technical training and support on career platforms to students, employers, and faculty, troubleshooting system issues as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, Human Resources, or a related field, indicative of an entry-mid career level.
• Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience in career services, higher education, or student support, with practical experience using databases or student information systems.
• Skills: Strong organizational and project coordination skills, effective written and verbal communication, data management and reporting, and customer service with stakeholder engagement.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in a related field, 2-4 years of relevant experience, experience with career services platforms like Symplicity or Banner, and experience supporting employer relations or recruitment programs.