Career & Operations Coordinator

February 26, 2026

Internship
New York, NY
Posted 1 week ago

LIM College – The Business of Fashion & Lifestyle is currently seeking candidates for the position of Career &
Operations
Coordinator.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1939 and located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College is a
female-led
and owned institution focused on the global business of fashion and lifestyle. Offering master’s, bachelor’s, and associate
degree programs,
LIM prepares students for career success via an immersive approach grounded in real-world experience and learning by doing
required
internships. LIM College’s commitment to excellence in business education ensures graduates are sought after by a wide range of
employers,
as evidenced by a Career Outcomes Rate of 96% for the Class of 2022. Alumni excel throughout all areas of fashion and lifestyle
and have
gone on to work for companies such as Chanel, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Ross Stores, The Financial Times, Ulta Beauty, Google, Saks
Fifth
Avenue, Cannabis Creative, and The National Football League.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Career & Operations
Coordinator
supports the daily operations and student services of the Career & Internship Services office. This position combines
responsibilities in
career coaching, program management, and administrative coordination to ensure smooth operations and consistent service
delivery for
students and employers. The Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining critical systems, supervising student workers, and
providing
foundational career guidance to underclassmen.

SALARY RANGE: $45,000 – $47,000/Annually

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
AND BASIC DUTIES

Serve as primary Handshake administrator, including job/internship postings, on-campus
employment
listings, content updates, and data integrity.
Manage and develop the Career Peer program, including recruitment,
training,
scheduling, and mentorship.
Oversee the Career Closet initiative, ensuring consistent student access and program
visibility.
Provide undergraduate career coaching with a focus on freshmen and sophomores, including CARE 1300 assignments,
resume reviews,
mock interviews and orientations.
Assist with basic CIS reporting and data tracking (e.g., event attendance,
appointment metrics,
Handshake analytics) to support departmental assessment and decision making.
Support and occasionally
present at major CIS and
institutional events (career fair, admissions events, orientations, employer programming).
Assist the
CIS team with
curriculum-related tasks (Career Handbooks, Canvas, Experience Records) as capacity allows.
Participate in
departmental meetings
and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and services.

Performance
Measurements:

Accuracy
and timeliness of Handshake administration and reporting.
Effective supervision and
professional development of Career Peers.
Student satisfaction and learning outcomes from early-stage coaching and CARE 1300
support.
Smooth execution and
support of events, measured by student, employer, and staff feedback.
Contribution to
positive team culture and departmental
efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS: The person selected will have the following
qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Required Knowledge:

Familiarity with career services functions,
career readiness, or higher education student services.
Knowledge of career
development fundamentals (resumes, interviewing, job
search strategies).
Proficiency with the Handshake platform and related
databases.

Experience
Required:

1–3 years of experience in higher education, career services, student
affairs, or related field preferred.
Experience supervising student workers or coordinating programs preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal
communication.
Ability to coach and
advise undergraduate students effectively.
Comfort with learning and managing
multiple digital systems (Canvas, Handshake, etc.).
Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to support functions in a fast-paced
environment.

WORK PERKS: