Career Advisor - LIEOC

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu May 21 2026 Job Description:

The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) at Farmingdale State College is seeking a Career Advisor to build employer partnerships, connect students to job opportunities, and support career readiness programming. This role includes outreach, job development, student coaching, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist students and community members in the job search process including resume writing, cover letter composition, and interview skills.
• Create and deliver workshops on job search skills and employment readiness.
• Conduct follow up for job verification and enter student information in Banner.
• Research job leads through online platforms, agencies, and employer networks.
• Gather job requirements, match candidates to openings, and coordinate referrals and follow-up.
• Organize and participate in job fairs, recruitment events, and community outreach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners, and training agencies.
• Conduct outreach and cold calls to promote LIEOC programs and identify job opportunities
• Promote and secure on-the-job training opportunities with local industries and advocate for hiring disadvantaged applicants.
• Assist with admissions and registration processes as needed.
  
  

This position may require the flexibility for split shifts (days/evenings) to accommodate student availability as well as travel to satellite locations where LIEOC classes are offered.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience supporting career readiness, workforce development, or related student success initiatives.
• Ability to travel to various locations across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience in workforce career readiness.
• Community relations experience.
• Training or instructional experience.
• Experience working with disadvantaged populations.
• Bilingual proficiency.
  
  

Additional Information

This is a full-time UUP position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, May 21, 2026, and ending Thursday, June 4, 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled
• SALARY: $57,151 $4,000 in downstate location pay = $61,151 Total Compensation.
  
  

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

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