Internship Coordinator - SUNY Polytechnic Institute

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York State's premier public polytechnic, highly regarded for leading the pursuit of knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration across its four colleges - Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. SUNY Poly isa College of Distinction and nationally ranked byForbesandU.S. News & World Report.

Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, the university advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions - locally in the Mohawk Valley region and in communities around the globe.

SUNY Poly is a proud, resilient community with like minds and like spirits who are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares its graduates for the 21st century workforce. The university is guided by a mission and vision that is grounded in "elevating impact" and in living out the values of Accountability, Community, Empathy, Gratitude, Inclusion, Innovation, Kindness, and Respect
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SUNY Poly's campus is located in Utica, N.Y., in the heart of the picturesque Mohawk Valley, where you will find the convergence of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. Residents of the greater Utica area enjoy a lower cost of living than most cities while being part of a region undergoing a vibrant technological and economic renaissance.

The Internship Coordinator serves as a key member of the Office of Workforce Development, supporting SUNY Polytechnic Institute's commitment to preparing students for career success through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. While this position serves all SUNY Polytechnic Institute students through Career Services, it provides dedicated support to students participating in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE), ensuring these student populations receive individualized career coaching, internship placement assistance, and access to high-impact experiential learning opportunities.

Working collaboratively with Career Services, faculty, employers, and community partners, the coordinator develops and manages internship opportunities that align with students' academic and career goals, with particular emphasis on increasing access to high-impact experiential learning for students who benefit from individualized support.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary internship coordinator for students participating in the EOP and ACE programs, providing individualized guidance throughout the internship search process.
• Collaborate with EOP, ACE, academic departments, and campus partners to identify students who would benefit from experiential learning opportunities while ensuring services remain accessible to all SUNY Poly students.
• Support the coordination of grant-funded and institutionally supported internship initiatives, including student eligibility, tracking, reporting, and assessment.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and assessment of internship and experiential learning programs across the institution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and employers participating in internship programs.
• Assist students in identifying, applying for, and securing internships aligned with their academic and career interests.
• Support internship onboarding, orientation, learning agreements, evaluations, and program documentation.
• Collaborate with academic departments to expand experiential learning opportunities within the curriculum.
• Monitor internship participation and outcomes while maintaining accurate records and reporting metrics.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, SUNY, and employer policies related to internships and experiential learning.

Career Coaching & Student Development -

• Provide individualized career coaching to all SUNY Poly students, with intentional outreach and comprehensive support for students participating in EOP and ACE.
• Conduct resume, cover letter, and Linked In profile reviews.
• Coach students on internship and job search strategies.
• Prepare students for interviews through mock interviews and interview preparation.
• Assist students with career exploration, career planning, and graduate school decision-making.
• Deliver workshops and classroom presentations on career readiness topics including:
• Networking
• Professional communication
• Internship preparation
• Interviewing
• Career readiness competencies

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