Director, The MacDonnell Career and Internship Center
 Siena University | |
 United States, New York, Albany | |
 Jun 27, 2026 | |
About Siena University:Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond Nast. Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us. Job Description:Reporting to Associate Provost for Experiential Learning, the Director provides the vision, leadership, and management of The Mac Donnell Career and Internship Center (TMCIC), its administrative team, and oversight of all TMCIC initiatives. The Director works with the Associate Provost and the Senior Experiential Learning Team to cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation in experiential learning at Siena University. The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to envision, create, and sustain a campus wide career-readiness ecosystem that supports all students on their journey to prepare for fulfilling careers. Strategy Development In collaboration with Associate Provost for Experiential Learning, set short- and long-term goals for the Center, aligned with the university's mission and student retention efforts. Partner with the Development Office to engage alumni as mentors, recruiters, and guest speakers. Follow labor market trends to advise leadership and adapt career programming to evolving industry demands. Department Leadership Provide leadership to the TMCIC team, focusing on professional development, innovation and continuous improvement. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered working environment. Manage the department budget, resource allocation, and revenue generation. Employer Relations Develop and maintain relationships with employers and alumni networks to expand internship and job opportunities for students. In collaboration with faculty and employers, develop for-credit internship opportunities. Oversee campus career events, including university-wide career fairs and tabling events. Cross-Campus Collaboration Work with academic Deans, department chairs, and faculty to further integrate career readiness and experiential learning into the curriculum. Liaise with campus partners to embed career exploration into the student experience. Collaborate with the Development Office to engage alumni as mentors, recruiters, and guest speakers. As the primary institutional representative for career development, represent the Office at divisional meetings and serve on campus-wide committees. Career Counseling Oversee and conduct comprehensive career counseling, coaching, educational workshops and other programming to support student exploration of career opportunities. Partner with faculty to offer career presentations in classes. Teach the courses offered by the Center and participate in other engagement opportunities. Assessment Oversee the utilization of a career technology platform (Handshake) to optimize service delivery. Regularly evaluate effectiveness of career programming and promote continuous improvement. Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information:Annual Salary: $78,760 *The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law. Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:
Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints! Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Instructions:Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. . A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions. recblid dzekboklr269lixu902boorpsrczzy | |