Work-Based Learning Coordinator

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; Sector Los Rosa (PR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

RFCUNY's Hostos Community College seeks a Career Connections Coordinator to advance work-based learning initiatives under the Strengthening Institutions Program. The role partners with faculty, employers, and campus units to expand paid internships, experiential learning, and career-connected opportunities for students.

You will align activities with SIP goals, oversee internships and student employment processes, monitor outcomes, and prepare reports while supervising assigned staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of progressively responsible related experience, or a master's degree with four years of related experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in higher education, career services, experiential learning, employer relations, workforce development, or 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 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.

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

Organization

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RFCUNY's Hostos Community College seeks a Career Connections Coordinator to advance work-based learning initiatives under the Strengthening Institutions Program. The role partners with faculty, employers, and campus units to expand paid internships, experiential learning, and career-connected opportunities for students.

You will align activities with SIP goals, oversee internships and student employment processes, monitor outcomes, and prepare reports while supervising assigned staff.