Student & Partnership Coordinator

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•Long Island, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student & Partnership Coordinator is a front-facing role at the Career Launch Health Care Hub at LaGuardia Community College, providing direct support to students, employer partners, and campus stakeholders. The coordinator serves as the liaison for student interns and employers, manages internship recruitment and procurement, and supports students throughout their participation in the program. The role also maintains program data and internship records, develops tools to streamline policies and procedures, and evaluates internship sites through site visits. The position reports to the Program Director of the Career Launch Health Care Hub. It requires a high school diploma and current enrollment in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in a relevant field. The coordinator must have experience in a collegiate environment and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program at a college in business, marketing, public policy, communication, public relations, or another related major.
Experience in a collegiate environment and ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity.
Ability to research.
Ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; self-starter.
Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries or complaints from a student's internship site.
Understanding of experiential education and career advising.
Comfort with technology and ability to learn and navigate new software, online platforms, and digital tools.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management.
Experience presenting workshops or public speaking.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms.
Knowledge of college recruiting strategies, internship market trends, and occupational, career, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison for student interns and employer partners.
Lead internship recruitment, including screening, enrollment, orientation, and other preparation and support for participating students.
Ensure training, support, and use of evidence-based practices in service delivery.
Manage employer recruitment and internship procurement.
Facilitate professional development workshops and training.
Maintain programmatic data reporting.
Provide individual and group support for student interns.
Cultivate employer relationships to develop internship opportunities.
Assist with employer orientation, training, and ongoing support throughout the program.
Develop tools to streamline policies and procedures.
Conduct site visits to evaluate the appropriateness and relevance of internships for students.
Maintain the internship database for tracking purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned.