Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK Bargaining Unit: No The Senior Workforce Development Coordinator plays a key leadership role in supporting workforce development initiatives within the Energy and Carbon Management and Resilience (ECMR) program. This position is responsible for coordinating participant services, employer engagement, career readiness programming, and workforce partnerships to support successful participant outcomes and pathways into the green economy. The ideal candidate will have experience managing workforce development or career pathway programs, supporting diverse populations, building employer partnerships, and coordinating career placement activities. The role requires a highly organized professional who can operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute strategically to program growth, reporting, and participant success. Program Coordination Coordinate day-to-day workforce development program operations. Maintain participant records, track outcomes, and support grant reporting requirements. Coordinate workshops, certification sessions, meetings, and events. Support program communications, scheduling, and participant follow-up. Serve as a primary point of contact for students and external partners. Career Coaching & Participant Support Provide one-on-one and group career coaching. Conduct resume reviews, mock interviews, and job readiness workshops. Support participants in identifying career pathways, certifications, and employment opportunities. Monitor participant progress and connect students with wraparound resources as needed. Employer Engagement & Job Placement Develop and maintain relationships with employers and workforce partners. Coordinate internships, traineeships, and job placement opportunities. Support employer outreach and hiring events. Track employment outcomes and labor market trends. Training & Curriculum Support Support delivery of workforce and technical training activities. Assist with development of student-facing materials related to building science, energy efficiency, and weatherization. Collaborate with instructors and partners to align training with industry needs. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Education, Human Resources, Counseling, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce development, career services, program coordination, employer engagement, or job placement.

Experience

supporting participants through career readiness and employment processes. Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.

Experience

tracking participant data and supporting reporting requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Preferred Skills:

Experience

in workforce development, higher education, continuing education, or green jobs training programs. Familiarity with building science, energy efficiency, sustainability, or weatherization.

Experience

working with diverse and underserved populations. Knowledge of industry certifications such as BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) or OSHA 30.

Experience

building employer and community partnerships. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Pay Range

$70,000 - $80,000 RFCUNY

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Benefits

and Accruals Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.