Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
Primary Location:
LAGUARDIA C. C.
Bargaining Unit:
Yes
Reporting to the Program Director of the Career Launch Health Care Hub at LaGuardia Community College, the Student & Partnership Coordinator will be in a front-facing role, directly providing student, employer, and campus support.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Serve as the liaison for student interns and employer partners
Leads all aspects of the internship recruitment process, including screening, enrollment, orientation, and other forms of support necessary to prepare students to participate in the program
Ensure the training, support, and use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of services
Manage employer recruitment and internship procurement
Facilitate professional development workshops and training
Maintain all programmatic data reporting
Provide individual and group support for all student interns
Cultivate relationships with employers to develop internship opportunities
Assist with the management of employer orientation, training and ongoing support throughout the program
Develop tools to streamline policies and procedures
Conduct site visits to the internship sites to evaluate the appropriateness and relevance of internships for students
Maintain internship database for purposes of tracking
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Supportive, flexible, and detail-oriented professional
Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity
Ability to research
Develop knowledge of college recruiting strategies, internship market trends, and occupational, career and personal growth
Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team
Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries and/or complaints from the internship site that the student is currently working in
Education and Experience:
Requires a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in the bachelor’s or graduate degree program at a college in business, marketing, public policy, communication, public relations, or other related major.
Must possess experience in a collegiate environment to understand the academic culture and must have the ability to effectively interact with the Internship Department of faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management.
Understanding of experiential education and career advising.
Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking.
Comfortable using technology and able to quickly learn and navigate new software, online platforms, and digital tools. Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms is preferred.
Pay Range:
Minimum - Maximum: $57,980
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals (link to https://www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite )
About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus…