Student & Partnership Coordinator

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Benefits

Job summary

RFCUNY seeks a Student & Partnership Coordinator at LaGuardia Community College to act as the liaison for student interns and employer partners, guiding recruitment, enrollment, and orientation. The role emphasizes evidence-based service delivery and robust program data reporting.

You will foster relationships with employers, manage internship procurement, and support students through professional development and ongoing program activities in a dynamic college environment.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and inclusive practices.
• Ability to research and analyze recruitment trends and internship markets.
• Self-starter with leadership and collaborative teamwork abilities.
• Public speaking and workshop delivery experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and data reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for student interns and employer partners.
• Lead internship recruitment: screening, enrollment, orientation and support.
• Ensure training and use of evidence-based practices in service delivery.
• Manage employer recruitment and internship procurement.
• Facilitate professional development workshops and training.
• Maintain program data reporting and internship database.
• Provide individual and group support for student interns.
• Cultivate employer relationships to develop opportunities.
• Assist with employer orientation, training, and ongoing support.
• Develop tools to streamline policies and procedures.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate internship relevance and quality.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural diversity commitment

Research and analytical skills

Independent leadership

Public speaking

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Enrolled in Bachelor's or graduate degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Video conferencing tools

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:LAGUARDIA C. C.Bargaining Unit:YesReporting 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 partnersLeads all aspects of the internship recruitment process, including screening, enrollment, orientation, and other forms of support necessary to prepare students to participate in the programEnsure the training, support, and use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of servicesManage employer recruitment and internship procurementFacilitate professional development workshops and trainingMaintain all programmatic data reportingProvide individual and group support for all student internsCultivate relationships with employers to develop internship opportunitiesAssist with the management of employer orientation, training and ongoing support throughout the programDevelop tools to streamline policies and proceduresConduct site visits to the internship sites to evaluate the appropriateness and relevance of internships for studentsMaintain internship database for purposes of trackingOther duties as assignedQualifications:Supportive, flexible, and detail-oriented professionalMust exhibit excellent oral and written communication skillsMust have superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversityAbility to researchDevelop knowledge of college recruiting strategies, internship market trends, and occupational, career and personal growthMust be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a teamAbility to respond professionally to common inquiries and/or complaints from the internship site that the student is currently working inEducation 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: $57,980RFCUNY Benefits (link to https://www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite )About the Research FoundationThe 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 Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe 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.