Description

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Aug 5 2026 Job Description:
The Office of Career Development is housed within the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, a nationally recognized college dedicated to advancing education, research, and public service in the fields of public administration, public policy, political science, criminal justice, and international affairs. The Office of Career Development advances Rockefeller College's mission by providing comprehensive career counseling, internship coordination, employer engagement, and professional development services to undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni. The office assists students in identifying career pathways, securing internships and employment opportunities, developing professional application materials, preparing for interviews, and building professional networks. Through career advising, internship and job placement support, employer outreach, networking events, career programming, and guidance on graduate school and fellowship opportunities, the office serves as a critical bridge between academic study and professional practice. By fostering partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private-sector employers, and alumni, the Office of Career Development enhances experiential learning, career readiness, student success, and post-graduation outcomes, supporting both the mission of Rockefeller College and the University at Albany's commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers and public impact.

The Coordinator of Internships and Career Programming serves as the primary point of contact for internships, career programming, and experiential learning opportunities within the College. The coordinator supports undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Criminal Justice and the Departments of Political Science and Public Administration and Policy through internship placement, career advising, professional development programming, and administration of experiential learning initiatives, including the Semester in Washington Program and required internship courses.

The coordinator develops and maintains relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, and external partners; assists students in preparing for internships, employment, and graduate study; and oversees internship-related courses, programming, assessment, and data collection.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Internship and Experiential Learning Administration:
  • Coordinate and manage internship and experiential learning programs for Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Public Administration and Policy students, including placement processes, course administration, employer relations, data reporting, and compliance with academic and program requirements.
• Career Development and Student Advising:
  • Provide career and educational advising to students by supporting internship and job searches, career readiness skill development, graduate and professional school planning, and connections with employers and professional opportunities.
• Semester in Washington Program Coordination:
  • Lead the administration, recruitment, student support, internship preparation, assessment, and stakeholder coordination for the Semester in Washington Program to ensure a high-quality experiential learning experience.
• Career Programming and Outreach:
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver career-focused programs, events, and outreach initiatives that promote student career readiness, employer and alumni engagement, experiential learning, and participation in college and university recruitment activities.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Director of Career Services and Employer Relations
• Supervises the following positions: n/a

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of career development, internship programs, and student advising practices in higher education.
• Strong interpersonal, advising, and relationship-building skills with students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to design, coordinate, and evaluate career-related programs, events, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and assess program outcomes.
• Proficiency with career management systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to student success, career readiness, and inclusive student support.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and off-site events as needed.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and community partners.
• Knowledge of government, nonprofit, public service, criminal justice, or public policy career pathways and employment trends.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience advising, mentoring, teaching, or supporting students.
• Experience managing programs, projects, events, internships, or experiential learning opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Public Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Career Development, or a related field.
• Experience in career services, career development, internship coordination, experiential learning, advising, workforce development, or related student success functions in a higher education setting.
• Experience designing, facilitating, or teaching career readiness and professional development workshops, presentations, or training programs.
• Familiarity with career management platforms such as Handshake, 12Twenty, or similar systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with employers, alumni, community partners, and other stakeholders to support student career development and experiential learning opportunities.

Working Environment:

• Primarily office-based, with frequent interaction with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and external partners through meetings, events, presentations, workshops, and electronic communications.
• May require occasional evening and weekend work to support student programming, career events, recruitment activities, and special initiatives.
• May require local and regional travel to support employer outreach, internship partnerships, career programming, and the Semester in Washington Program.

Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Senior Staff Assistant, SL3, $57,151.

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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Pursuant to New York Labor Law §194-a, the University will not seek, request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or salary history information as a condition of employment consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited circumstances permitted by law.

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