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The Westchester Community College Foundation, in partnership with SUNY Westchester Community College, provides scholarship, financial, and programmatic support to promote student success both in college and beyond.

The WCC Foundation is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, capable workforce and providing a work environment that is both challenging and highly rewarding. Employees of The Foundation are very important. Their contribution cannot be overstated. They play a key role in ensuring the college’s programs and students’ success.

VACANT POSITION(S):
Volunteer Coordinator

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

OVERVIEW

The Westchester Community College Foundation (WCCF) is launching a $40 million campaign to embed career readiness across the student experience.  Community colleges are the academic backbone of American higher education preparing students for fulfilling careers, providing the credentials for advancement, and promising economic mobility in an otherwise uncertain world. SUNY WCC is committed to ensuring that each student who engages with the College has access to the resources they need to create a roadmap for their career success. SUNY WCC’s students will benefit from investments in student supports, experiential learning, and modern facilities so that they have the experience, skills and knowledge needed for the next step in their career trajectory. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Volunteer Coordinator leads a vibrant volunteer program into its next phase of success serving Westchester Community College (“the College”) students and the community. The Volunteer Office on campus serves as the nexus for volunteer programs run directly by the Office; in addition, the Office serves as a referral hub to source volunteers to several other programs on campus that actively utilize volunteers as essential components of their efforts. Through its various functions, the Volunteer Office is a vital service connector and community outreach resource for the College. Funded through the Westchester Community College Foundation, the Volunteer Coordinator is expected to leverage technology to maximize office efficiencies and demonstrate outstanding customer service and networking abilities. The Volunteer Coordinator also manages opportunities to advance the Westchester Community College Foundation and college missions through continuous review and development of programs and volunteer opportunities.

  • Status: Full-Time, Exempt (35 hours/week)
  • Location: Valhalla, NY (Hybrid: Up to one day remote per week following the probationary period)
  • Salary Range: $74,384 to $92,149
  • Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate & Constituent Relations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Responsible for recruiting new volunteers, this includes conducting interviews, references checks, onboarding trainings and matching volunteers with volunteer opportunities at the College.
  2. Responsible for entering and maintains volunteer records in the Volunteer database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) and compiling data for reporting.
  3. Responds to volunteer inquiries and applications, communicates regularly with active volunteers, and manage volunteer/student matches.
  4. Serves as liaison to both external and internal contacts, the corporate and non-profit sector, and the Westchester Community College Foundation Board. Serve as a “face of the college” to the local community, making periodic presentations with external organizations interested in promoting Westchester Community College’s volunteer opportunities.
  5. Works closely with the Foundation’s Development Team to ensure volunteers are included in development efforts.  
  6. Prepares volunteer activity reports and maintains volunteer data, including service hours and program outcomes. Develops, updates, and manages Volunteer Office publications and materials, including brochures, training materials, application forms, and handbook content.
  7. Schedules and coordinates space, logistics, and set-up needs for volunteer meetings, training sessions, and programs.
  8. Provides referral and support services to volunteers with the students they are assisting on the topics of Academic Support, Personal Counseling, Academic Counseling, Financial Aid, and International Student Advising.
  9. Organize and manage the College’s corporate volunteer mentoring program, cultivating partnerships with business and community leaders to engage employees as mentors. Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, matching, communications, and program logistics.
  10. Coordinates the Conversation Partners Program in partnership with the English Language Institute (ELI), matching community volunteers with ELI students for weekly conversational English practice.
  11. In partnership with the Scholarship Office coordinates the Connections Mentoring for Wallach Scholars, including planning and hosting the annual Connections Mentoring Mixer.
  12. Coordinates volunteer placements supporting instructional and student success programs across the College, including GED tutoring through Workforce Development & Community Education, Career Services, Transfer Services, academic departments, and the Center for Finance & Economic Education.
  13. Plans, organizes and executes the Annual Volunteer Luncheon and Conversation Partners Luncheon, in partnership with relevant staff at the college.
  14. Prepares the annual Volunteer Services budget, monitors program expenses throughout the year, and orders volunteer recognition gifts and materials.
  15. Coordinates event and program logistics with Facilities, Dining Services, Media Services, and Security.
  16. Supports departments requesting volunteers for programs, events, tutoring, mentoring, and special projects, and develops new volunteer opportunities based on identified departmental needs.
  17. Performs other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, student affairs, or related field from an accredited institution.
  2. Three years of increasing responsibility in program management in higher education or with a non-profit organization in a related field.
  3. Good knowledge of interviewing techniques, methods of placement and training.
  4. Knowledge of the internal organization of the college or similar non-profit organization.
  5. Familiarity with community civic agencies and volunteer activities.
  6.  Familiarity with administrative planning and supervisory techniques.
  7. Ability to work with and supervise others.
  8. Must be comfortable making oral presentations.
  9. Must possess strong writing ability and outstanding customer service skills.
  10. Must be able to multi-task and manage a busy office with volunteers coming and going constantly.
  11. Ability to effectively use computer applications such as Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and Raiser’s Edge or similar database software.
  12. Demonstrate initiative, tact, and resourcefulness.
  13. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Experience working with corporate networks/volunteer partners a plus.
  2. Ability to track, analyze, and communicate data to inform and influence decisions a plus.
  3. Ability to make recommendations to support new opportunities and initiatives a plus.
  4. Master’s degree a plus.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Qualified applicants should submit a tailored cover letter and resume to WCCFoundation@sunywcc.edu

  • Subject Line: Volunteer Coordinator Application – [Your Name]
  • Priority given to applications received before: September 25, 2026