Assistant Director-Volunteer Coordinator​/Capital Region Engagement-Career Development

Department:
Career & Professional Development - 05003

Locations:
Albany, NY

Posted:
Sep 9, 2026

Closes:
Sep 22, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:
Full-time

.: WF260069p

Position ID: 204600

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities.

As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

The Office of Career and Professional Development resides in the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment. The office's mission is to create and support a career ecosystem that includes faculty, staff and external stakeholders for the purpose of enabling career success for all UAlbany students. The office provides career advising and education as well as employer and alumni engagement for students to assist as they search for jobs and internships.

The office works proactively within Student Affairs and Enrollment as well as with partners in Academic Affairs, Development, Athletics and Alumni.

The Assistant Director for Volunteer Coordination and Capital Region Employer Engagement oversees the tracking of volunteer hours that students partake in. Local employer outreach will involve identifying, building, and maintaining relationships with local businesses to create employment (internships, fellowships, part-time & full-time jobs) and engagement (fairs, workshops, seminars, career guidance, and employer panels) opportunities. Responsibilities include networking, assessing employer hiring needs, coordinating job postings and promotions, internships, and organizing hiring events.

Outreach staff often train, support, and connect job seekers with these partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Capital Region employer relationships to expand the range of employer recruiting activities including volunteer.
  • Foster relationships with local government, state, and county agencies, Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses.
  • Serve as primary contact for job seekers and coordinating with community groups to connect student populations with employment opportunities.
  • Align partnership efforts with local business objectives and workforce needs.
  • Identify and develop Memoranda of Understanding to establish continuous internship/fellowship opportunities for the UAlbany student population.
    • Identify funding opportunities, assist with grant applications, and manage project budgets.
  • Collaborate and train hiring managers on the university's timesheet and paperwork procedures and processes.
• Tracking and Reporting:
  Document volunteer hours conducted by students. In addition, track employer interactions and progress on recruitment goals using career platform analytics.
  • Maintain and manage completion of volunteer hours and activities by students using the Engage platform.
  • Promote or encourage students' testimonials of internship experiences.
  • Access outcomes by surveying students and employers' experiences.
  • Track organizations' conversion rate of internships to full-time employment.
  • Monitor program effectiveness through performance metrics and preparing reports to evaluate the impact on the community.
• Assess employer hiring needs.
  • Utilize Handshake to assist employers with posting and promoting internships and jobs.
  • Discuss practices for employers' recruitment efforts.
  • Organize interviewing/hiring events for part-time and full-time opportunities for UAlbany students.
  • Develop job/internship readiness programs, assist with resume creation, and conduct mock interviews.
• Compliance and Barrier removal and Support:
  Ensure all partnerships and job experiences adhere to program guidelines.
  • Establish concise guidelines for students and employers regarding…