ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Promotional Opportunity
for Professional Employees
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Eligibility for Consideration: This vacancy falls within the Promotion Policy for Professional
Employees. You must be currently employed at the campus as a State-funded Professional
Employee on a permanent, term or probationary appointment. (Temporary employees are
not eligible.)

Budget Title:		Sr. Staff Assistant	Descriptive Title:		Director, Internships and Career Programs
Department:		Rockefeller College	Item Number:		To be determined
Professional Rank and Salary Range:		SL-3	Date to be filled:		September 1, 2009
Brief description of duties:
The Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy seeks a director to provide services to students seeking internships and permanent employment. The successful applicant will manage and develop internships, career services and alumni relations. Internship Program: Cultivate and foster partnerships with organizations employing undergraduate and graduate internships; coordinate the internship placement processes, including site selection, and all application, preparation and evaluation activities; manage and direct all aspects of the New York State and federal professional internship application processes; supervise a graduate student assistant working with undergraduates on internship applications and resumes; edit job-related materials such as cover letters and resumes; administer electronic data systems used to manage data on internship opportunities and placements; and coordinate internship courses related to required undergraduate and graduate internships. Career Services: Develop career services for graduate students and alumni including on campus recruitment sessions; build external partnerships with potential employers; assist students with resume preparation, interviewing skills, and job search strategies; track and manage information regarding post-graduation career placements. Alumni Relations: Work with the dean and the campus development office to cultivate alumni networks; build the College alumni mentor program; coordinate the Rockefeller College annual Alumni events.
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and build professional relationships with colleagues and constituents in a diverse community. - Demonstrated knowledge of internships and careers in public service. - Ability to coach students in essential career preparation skills. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement large projects. - Experience with/willingness to learn electronic/online career services data systems (e.g., Simplicity). - Three years related work experience. - Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a US Department of Education (DOE) or internationally recognized accrediting organization in public affairs or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred. - Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.
Special Notes:
Persons interested in the above position should submit resume, cover letter referencing P09 # below, and three references.
	Name and Address:			Mr. Stephen J. Beditz Associate Vice President for Human Resources Management Administration 300
P09-18978p	Closing date for the receipt of applications:			July 17, 2009

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