SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Rubino as the university’s new Director of Career Services. In this role, Rubino will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of SUNY Poly’s Career Services program within the Office of Workforce Development, enhancing opportunities that connect students with internships, experiential learning, and career success after graduation.

As Director of Career Services, Rubino will lead a comprehensive portfolio focused on career coaching, workforce programming, employer engagement, and scalable pathways to internships and employment opportunities for SUNY Poly’s students. She will also build and expand high-impact partnerships with businesses, industries, and community organizations to align workforce needs with academic programs and student career outcomes.

Rubino brings extensive experience in higher education, workforce development, and industry collaboration. Prior to joining SUNY Poly, she served at Utica University as both a Career Coach and later Associate Director for the Center for Career Readiness, where she supported student career development, cultivated employer partnerships, and designed programs that prepared students for successful transitions into the workforce. Most recently, she worked at Wolfspeed, leading workforce upskilling and apprenticeship initiatives that supported the development of technical talent within the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

“Jenn Rubino’s extensive experience in workforce development, employer engagement, and building career pathways for students makes her an outstanding fit for this role,” said SUNY Poly Senior Director of Workforce Development Erica Schoff. “She brings a strong understanding of workforce alignment that will help ensure our students are not only academically prepared, but truly career ready on day one. As we continue expanding experiential learning, internships, employer partnerships, and workforce initiatives across the region, her leadership will play a critical role in creating meaningful pathways that connect students to high-impact careers and support the evolving needs of industry.”

Rubino will also work closely with faculty, employers, and community partners to develop and scale internship programs, project-based learning opportunities, capstone experiences, and workforce initiatives that provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences while addressing regional workforce and community challenges.

“I am thrilled to join SUNY Poly as the Director of Career Services,” said Rubino. “I look forward to collaborating with students, faculty, employers, and community partners to create innovative and accessible pathways that empower students, strengthen workforce readiness, and support the continued growth of our region.”

Rubino holds a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Workforce Development at Empire State University. 

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