Career Services Manager (Russian Speaking) in Brooklyn, New York at Manhattan School of Computer Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION
Career Services Manager

DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO FLSA STATUS EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Career Services / Student Affairs Director of Operations Exempt, Full-Time Full-Time, On-Site

LOCATION SCHEDULE SUPERVISES POSTING DATE
931 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY Mon–Fri, incl. evening hrs.

ABOUT MSCT
Manhattan School of Computer Technology (MSCT) has been empowering students for more than 25 years. Founded in 1997 and located in Brooklyn, New York, MSCT was built on the belief that access to quality career training should never be out of reach.

MSCT's mission is to equip each student with the academic foundation and professional training necessary to obtain employment in allied healthcare and business, while serving community members most in need with charitable educational services that improve quality of life. MSCT is licensed by NYSED and accredited by ACCET, and currently offers 10 programs across ESL, Allied Health, and Accounting with a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Career Services Manager leads MSCT's career services function across all academic programs, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Allied Healthcare (Medical Office Specialist, Medical Billing & Administrative Specialist, Medical Assistant, Clinical Technician), and Accounting (Comprehensive Accounting with Computer Operations, Bookkeeping). This role is responsible for building employer relationships, preparing students for the job search, tracking and reporting graduate placement outcomes, and ensuring MSCT meets all ACCET and NYSED placement and reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder who can connect MSCT's diverse, multicultural student population — many of whom are new Americans, ESL learners, or career-changers — with employment opportunities that lead to real, sustainable careers in allied healthcare and business fields.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Employer & Industry Relations
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare facilities, medical offices, accounting firms, and business employers in the NYC metro area to create job placement pipelines for graduates.
• Organize employer site visits, job fairs, hiring events, and guest employer panels on campus.
• Negotiate and maintain externship/internship agreements for Medical Office Specialist, Medical Assistant, and Clinical Technician students.
Student & Graduate Services
• Provide one-on-one career coaching to students nearing graduation across all program tracks, including resume writing, interview preparation, and professional workplace conduct.
• Deliver job-readiness workshops tailored to ESL and multicultural learners, addressing workplace communication, U.S. employment norms, and professional documentation (e.g., resumes, references, work authorization).
• Maintain regular contact with graduates to track employment status, support job searches, and document outcomes for a minimum of the period required by ACCET.
Compliance & Reporting
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready placement records and documentation in compliance with ACCET accreditation standards and NYSED licensing requirements.
• Prepare and submit periodic placement rate reports to school leadership and accrediting/regulatory bodies as required.
• Collaborate with the Education Department to align curriculum and program outcomes with current labor market demand.
Program & Team Leadership
• Supervise Career Services Advisor(s), delegating caseloads and reviewing placement activity and documentation for accuracy.
• Partner with Admissions and the Education Department to ensure prospective students receive accurate information on program outcomes and career pathways during the admissions process.
• Represent MSCT's career services function professionally at industry events, advisory board meetings, and accreditation site visits.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor's degree Business, Education, Counseling, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in career services, workforce development, recruiting, or a related student-facing role, preferably within a career school, college, or vocational training environment.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining employer relationships and securing job placements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort working with English language learners and a culturally diverse student population.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information / CRM systems.
Preferred
• Experience in a healthcare or accounting/business career training environment.
• Familiarity with ACCET, NYSED, or other career-school accreditation and compliance standards.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities relevant to MSCT's student population.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Relationship Building — Builds trust quickly with students, employers, and colleagues across diverse backgrounds.
• Professionalism — Models the polished, business-casual standard expected of MSCT staff and represents the school's brand with employers and partners.
• Organization & Accuracy — Manages multiple caseloads and compliance deadlines without sacrificing documentation accuracy.
• Encouraging Communication — Affirms student ability and motivates job-seekers, consistent with MSCT's brand voice.
• Cultural Competence — Works effectively with new Americans, ESL learners, and first-generation career-changers.
WHY MSCT?
• 25+ years of career training history in Brooklyn, NY
• active programs across ESL, Allied Health, and Accounting
• Mission-driven, non-profit institution serving underrepresented communities
• Small, close-knit team with a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio culture

HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume to erodriguez1@manhattanschool.edu

Manhattan School of Computer Technology is an equal opportunity / employment affirmative action educational institution and shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, handicap, marital, parental, or veteran status. Compliance Office: School Director, (718) 360-1534.