Project Coordinator - Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility

Location: Albany, NY Category: System Administration Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Sep 8 2026 Job Description:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

RF Title and Grade: Project Staff Assistant, N/E.99

Office/Location: SUNY System Administration, Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility

Job Summary:

The Research Foundation for SUNY is seeking an organized, and self-directed professional with strong skills in financial, project, and grant management for the position of Project Coordinator to support the Apprenticeship Programs at SUNY, the Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility, and partners located across New York State.

The Office of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility advances SUNY's efforts to align education and training with workforce needs by expanding apprenticeship opportunities, strengthening employer partnerships, supporting economic mobility, and connecting individuals to pathways that lead to high-demand careers.

The position will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development.

Job Duties:

• Review and process invoices, check requests, purchase orders and additional financial documentation

• Coordinate data collection and reporting; track participant and employer engagement; and monitor program expenditures, including reconciliation across program and financial systems.

• Assist in compiling grant reporting on state-wide Registered Apprenticeship activities for funders

• Compile data and ensure accuracy in reporting materials from various sources

• Provide support to the SUNY System Administration team, SUNY college partners, employers and other partners, including correspondence, scheduling, and coordination of meetings and events both in-person and via phone/virtual conference

• Partner on the development of processes and procedures to expand activities offered under Apprenticeship Programs at SUNY

• Track milestones and deadlines for office initiatives

• Assist in project coordination, communication, data collection/reporting, preparation and review of written and electronic materials and reports

• Ensure on time completion of project task assignments while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement

• Assist with managing travel activities and processing reimbursements for the team

• Travel in support of project activities and events (approximately 10% across NYS)

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree & at least 2 years of progressive experience in workforce development, program management, or a related field, preferably within an office setting or supporting a Registered Apprenticeship Program.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree

• Ability to work with and coordinate activities of multiple groups and stakeholders including faculty, staff and administrators; regional workforce development organizations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and implement processes and programs in an effective and timely manner

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to be flexible, positive, take initiative, prioritize tasks and demonstrate good judgment

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills

• Preferred Education/Qualifications:

• Familiarity with project reporting and tracking

• Experience with Oracle Financial Management

• Experience with grant programs, planning and evaluation

This position will be 50% hybrid, based out of SUNY System Administration in Albany, NY

Salary: $57,000-$63,000 depending on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, certifications, and internal equity.

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.