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Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2600372
Division: College of Education and Health
Department: Healthcare Studies
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Bargaining Unit: 08 United University Professions (UUP)
Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for an Advisement and Internship Coordinator in the Department of Healthcare Studies. The successful candidate will provide academic advising to new and continuing undergraduate and graduate students while supporting recruitment efforts for departmental programs. The Coordinator will assist students in identifying, securing, and applying for internships, as well as teach the department's internship courses. In addition, the Coordinator will coordinate departmental events and activities that support student engagement and program success.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions:

• Coordinates intake, academic advising, and course scheduling services for new majors, including graduate students.
• Provides orientation and career advisement to new majors in the Addictions & Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, and Master of Healthcare Administration programs.
• May teach up to six credits per semester.
• Facilitates articulation agreements with new internship sites and community colleges.
• Assists students with identifying and applying to internship openings.
• Advises students on resume and cover letter development.
• Prepares students for internship interviews through coaching and mock interview sessions.
• Helps with program accreditation/certification processes including applications and renewals.
• Leads recruitment efforts for undergraduate and graduate programs by developing marketing materials, attending recruitment events, and conducting outreach to relevant populations.
• Plans and facilitates department events (e.g. Professional Development Day, etc).
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partners, colleges, and internship sites.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Addictions & Behavioral Health or a closely related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of education or an internationally recognized college or university
• Experience collaborating with public, private or non-profit sectors
• Experience in advising, counseling or student services
• Ability to use Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning and facilitating events
• Experience working with treatment and/or behavioral health agencies
• Experience working in healthcare organizations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule:
37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at
Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Visit to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
This position is eligible for benefits as a full-time United University Professions (UUP) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.
Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective. Coverage will become effective on the 29th day of employment if enrolled during the 28-day waiting period. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "UUP."
Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the page.
Retirement

• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.
• SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter.

Membership for full-time and permanent employees is mandatory. All full-time employees are eligible to elect ERS or the ORP; employees in teaching, librarian, or coach (including assistant) titles are also eligible for TRS and may choose any of the three plans.
For more information, please go to SUNY's page. For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the
Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our page.
For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the for UUP represented employees.
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

• I have work authorization in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship now or in the future
• I have work authorization now now (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, F-1 OPT, or STEM OPT), but would need sponsorship in the future
• I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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Are you 18 years or older?

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