Coordinator Of Fieldwork And Internships - PT

Part-time, not to exceed 17.5 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $28.19

Application Deadline: June 25, 2024 @ 4:00 PM EST

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Coordinator of Fieldwork and Internships.

The Coordinator of Fieldwork and Internships will report to the Dean of Student Success and is responsible for ensuring that all non-instructional phases of the internship processes are completed for academic programs requiring such experiences and for the College's general internship course. This position does not involve classroom instruction.

Examples of Duties

• Create and maintain processes and procedures leading to student placement at an internship or fieldwork site.

• Initiate and maintain contact with existing and potential internship sites, including but not limited to regular and consistent contact with sites to ensure current contact information and willingness to host students.

• Coordinate with SUNY Ulster departments that maintain their own contact and programming with employer sites. Work as a member of SUNY Ulster's Employer Engagement Team and ensure that the internship program is well coordinated with other College programs serving employers.

• Maintain data relevant to current and potential internship and fieldwork sites and make the data available to faculty and students.

• Create and distribute announcements at the beginning of each academic term, one semester prior to student enrollment, making the campus community aware of the steps necessary to secure internship and fieldwork placements.

• Complete the pre-internship/fieldwork process with students, including but not limited to initial interview, completion and review of application, assistance in student selection of site, student contact with site, and placement agreement at site.

• Work with instructors of internship and fieldwork courses to ensure students complete non-instructional course outcomes as contained in course syllabi.

• If requested, conduct site visits to internship and fieldwork sites, collect information as requested and share with course instructor or faculty supervisor.

• Represent the college by participating in new student orientation and open house programs that highlight the value of pursuing an internship.

• Serve as a resource for faculty advisors; and maintain appropriate documentation and records.

• Provide job search assistance, including résumé and interviewing support; assist in coordination of on-site campus recruitment visits for employers and transfer institutions

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities in the field of internship and career counseling, higher education student success, and cultural competency; attend conferences and training sessions.

• Serve on college committees; participate in professional organizations; and represent the College at regional and state meetings, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or associate degree and at least two years of relevant experience in workplace recruitment or placement, human resources, or direct student services.
• A commitment to SUNY Ulster's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission, goals, and objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with post-secondary internship programs.

• Experience using student information systems and career interest profilers.

• Experience working with community college students.

• Demonstrated experience fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with local employers and community organizations.

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Application Process

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by June 25, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
• Résumé
• Contact information for three references, including a phone number, email, professional title, and relationship to you.

To apply for this position, please visit our application page at Application for Coordinator of Fieldwork and Internships

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States, and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging, or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.