Career Development Specialist/Assistant Director of Work-Based Learning and Career Development (GF)

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Staff (CSEA, PA, MC, Foundation) Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months Professional Administrator Posted On: Tue Nov 3 2026 Job Description:

BROAD FUNCTION

The Career Development Specialist/Assistant Director of Work-Based Learning and Career Development is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a sustainable framework for internships and other work-based learning opportunities at Onondaga Community College. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, employers, and the cross-college Work-Based Learning Team, this staff member will help establish processes and procedures, develop and maintain an internship tracking system, and expand employer partnerships to increase work-based learning opportunities for students. The Assistant Director will collaborate with faculty to incorporate current compensation information, labor market data, and regional employment opportunities into Guided Career/Transfer Pathways; coordinate the development of web-based program and career resources; and work with Career and Transfer Services staff to develop structured job readiness programming and facilitate training for colleagues. This position will also support program assessment, reporting, and sustainability planning to ensure that specified goals and objectives are accomplished pursuant to established priorities in the Title III grant and the College's strategic plan.

This position is supported by a grant awarded by the US Department of Labor.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in a cross-college Work-Based Learning Team to develop and implement a comprehensive framework for internships and other work-based learning opportunities.

• Develop and implement standardized processes and procedures to support the identification, coordination, tracking, and assessment of student internships and other work-based learning experiences.

• Develop, implement, and maintain an internship tracking system to document student placements, employer partnerships, hours, and compensation.

• Develop new employer partnerships and maintain existing relationships to expand work-based learning opportunities.

• Collaborate with faculty to incorporate current compensation information, labor market data, and regional employment opportunities into Guided Career/Transfer Pathways.

• Coordinate the development of web-based videos describing academic and technical programs, highlighting related careers and regional employers, and outlining program completion requirements.

• Work with Career Services staff to identify components for structured job readiness and to identify resources, and to develop programming for in-person and asynchronous delivery.

• Facilitate training opportunities for faculty, staff, and team members on best practices in engaging students through career-focused conversations, work-based learning, and career readiness activities.

• Prepare periodic reports, maintain records of program activities and outcomes, and provide data and assessment information to support Title III grant requirements and institutional decision-making.

• Develop strategies to support the long-term sustainability and expansion of work-based learning opportunities beyond the Title III grant period.

• Actively participate in the Title III Management Team and contribute to the implementation and assessment of grant objectives.

• Assist with other Career and Transfer Services initiatives as assigned.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in a field appropriate to the position

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, including at least three (3) years in career development, workforce development, applied learning or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency

• Professional experience in higher education or workforce development focused on career development for students or job seekers, experiential education, internship program administration, employer relations, or workforce development

• Demonstrated experience in program development, project management, assessment, data management, and resource development.

• Demonstrated knowledge of CNY regional workforce and economy.

• Successful experience working with students, faculty, staff, and employers.

• Knowledge of data resources relevant to career/workforce development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong professional leadership, administrative, and project management skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal departments, academic schools, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.

• Ability to facilitate cross-functional workgroups and coordinate complex initiatives.

• Knowledge of career development practices, internship administration, work-based learning models, and regional workforce trends.

• Ability to develop and implement program procedures, tracking systems, assessment strategies, and sustainability plans.

• Ability to develop training materials and facilitate workshops on career development, work-based learning, and career readiness topics.

• Knowledge of labor market information, regional employment opportunities, and resources relevant to career and workforce development.

• Knowledgeable and competent with office software, data management systems, and technology used to track and assess program outcomes.

This position is supported by a grant awarded by the US Department of Labor.

Additional Information:

• Salary range is: $53,240 - $66,550, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.

• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:

• New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).

• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.