Coordinator Student Volunteerism

Position: Coordinator for Student Volunteerism
Search Number PJ # 7399 Title Coordinator for Student Volunteerism Category Professional Department Student Leadership About The Position:

This position is responsible for designing and facilitating volunteer opportunities that provide students with experiences that create awareness of issues and challenges facing the campus, community, and society as a whole. Reporting to the Director of Student Leadership (Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Volunteerism), the Coordinator leads SUNY Plattsburgh's initiatives on student participation in community service including Project HELP (the student volunteerism clearinghouse) and related initiatives, the Empire State Service Corps/Ameri Corps Program, the Alternative Breaks program, and the Contribution Project.

Additional responsibilities are expected to include: overseeing the process of advertising; selecting and administering the annual Community Service Scholarships; advising the No More Cancer Rally student-led fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; providing support to volunteerism-related Student Association clubs and organizations; assisting with processing and tracking service and philanthropy paperwork for fraternities and sororities; advising the related Campus/Community Relations Committee;

and developing plans for student learning reflection and recognition of outstanding achievements. The Coordinator recruits and supervises both student employees and student volunteers, assists the Director with strategic planning, and acts as a liaison to campus and community partners that relate specifically to the work of civic engagement and community service.

The Enrollment and Student Success division supports a student's entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. The Student Leadership office works to offer opportunities and programs for all students to be engaged in campus life in a variety of ways.

As an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* Experience in college/community collaborations

* Understanding of civic engagement and community service practices

* Proven history of volunteer engagement and service to others

* Effective communication skills

* Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a field related to volunteerism and community engagement

* Minimum of 1-3 years working experience in student affairs or a service, education or non-profit related field

* Prior experience with non-profit, community service, and/or philanthropic fund raising

* Skill in creating welcoming physical or virtual environment that fosters student engagement, ownership, and a sense of belonging

Salary (Applicant View)

$51,261 minimum, plus excellent benefits

About Our University

SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools - Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation.

Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 07/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, a one-page…