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The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban and Community Studies that are designed to meet the needs of working adults as well as traditional-age college students who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working-class populations in the workplace and in the community. It also collaborates with other units of CUNY to offer a range of college-credit programs designed to give workers the academic and technical skills they need for professional advancement. Its faculty includes distinguished scholars in the social sciences as well as expert practitioners in government, labor, and public service.
The School’s Joseph S. Murphy Institute is a collaboration between the University and New York City labor unions, for the purpose of serving the educational, policy, and research needs of unions, allied organizations, and their members. To fulfill this mission, the Institute conducts applied research, offers leadership development programs, hosts monthly forums and annual national conferences, and publishes articles, books, and a national labor journal to promote debate on issues critical to the future of organized labor and working-class communities.
The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) seeks a highly qualified candidate for the role of Career Specialist. The Career Specialist is responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive career services for SLU students and alumni, with a focus on career advising for social justice opportunities, program development, employer engagement, outcomes tracking, and cross-campus collaboration to expand career resources and outcomes for students and alumni. The role involves developing relationships with social justice–oriented employers, including unions, community organizations, non-profits, and advocacy organizations to create employment, fellowship, and internship opportunities for SLU students and alumni. The Career Specialist is central to SLU’s efforts to develop and connect diverse leaders for social change who can develop and implement visionary solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.