Career Connections Coordinator

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Hostos Community College hosts a Career Connections Coordinator position at the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) to grow work-based learning under the SIP grant. The role coordinates with faculty, employers, and campus partners to expand paid internships and career-connected learning for students.

The coordinator will implement WBL within academic programs, strengthen employer relations, oversee activities and reporting, and work with Career Services and the SIP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of related experience, or master's degree with four years and supervisory experience.
• Experience in higher education, career services, experiential learning, employer relations, or a related field.
• Experience developing employer and community partnerships and collaborating with faculty and institutional stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating programs, managing budgets, tracking outcomes, and preparing reports, preferably in a grant-funded environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, faculty, employers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a work-based learning framework aligned with SIP grant goals and institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate work-based learning opportunities into academic programs and Career-Infused Degree Maps.
• Develop and maintain employer, industry, and community partnerships to expand internships, paid work experiences, and employer-sponsored projects.
• Coordinate faculty professional development activities and provide resources to support work-based learning integration.
• Oversee the coordination of paid internships and student employment processes in collaboration with appropriate campus and RF offices.
• Monitor student participation, employer engagement, program outcomes, and career readiness competency development.
• Maintain program data, prepare reports, and support grant assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate grant-related activities, monitor assigned budgets, and ensure timely completion of program deliverables.
• Facilitate the WBL Subcommittee and collaborate with the SIP Steering Committee, academic leadership, and campus partners.
• Supervise assigned project staff and student employees, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Data reporting

Grant compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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

HOSTOS C. C.

Bargaining Unit

No

Position Summary

Hostos Community College seeks a Career Connections Coordinator to support the implementation of work-based learning (WBL) initiatives under the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with faculty, academic departments, employers, and campus partners to expand paid internships, experiential learning, and career-connected learning opportunities for students. The position will coordinate the integration of work-based learning into academic programs, strengthen employer partnerships, support faculty engagement, and oversee program activities, assessment, and reporting. The Coordinator will work closely with Career Services and the SIP project team to advance grant objectives and support institutional career readiness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a work-based learning framework aligned with SIP grant goals and institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate work-based learning opportunities into academic programs and Career-Infused Degree Maps.
• Develop and maintain employer, industry, and community partnerships to expand internships, paid work experiences, and employer-sponsored projects.
• Coordinate faculty professional development activities and provide resources to support work-based learning integration.
• Oversee the coordination of paid internships and student employment processes in collaboration with appropriate campus and RF offices.
• Monitor student participation, employer engagement, program outcomes, and career readiness competency development.
• Maintain program data, prepare reports, and support grant assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate grant-related activities, monitor assigned budgets, and ensure timely completion of program deliverables.
• Facilitate the WBL Subcommittee and collaborate with the SIP Steering Committee, academic leadership, and campus partners.
• Supervise assigned project staff and student employees, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of progressively responsible related experience, or a master's degree and four years of related experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, consistent with RF CUNY requirements.
• Experience in higher education, career services, experiential learning, employer relations, workforce development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing employer and community partnerships and collaborating with faculty and institutional stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating programs, managing budgets, tracking outcomes, and preparing reports, preferably in a grant-funded environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, faculty, employers, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing paid internships, work-based learning programs, or employer-sponsored projects.
• Familiarity with NACE Career Readiness Competencies, experiential learning frameworks, and Career-Infused Degree Maps.
• Knowledge of Bronx and New York City employers, workforce needs, and community partnerships.
• Experience with RF CUNY grant administration, student employment processes, and institutional data systems.

Additional Information

This position is supported by grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum: $80,000

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.