Job Description
About the position Responsibilities • Collaborate with stakeholders to design, launch, and refine the first college-wide internship program for CASE undergraduate students. • In consultation with faculty, Career Services staff, and external partners, create the infrastructure for program administration, including forms, agreements, student/faculty handbooks, and process manuals. • In consultation with faculty, establish guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and equity across all CASE departments. • Collaborate with college leadership to set program goals, policies, and assessment measures. • Develop a sustainable model for ongoing program growth, expansion, and employer engagement. • Facilitate student learning by assisting them in securing appropriate internship opportunities. • Communicate with faculty to coordinate student guidance, support, and evaluation. • Meet with students prior to their internships to review responsibilities, documentation, and expectations. • Maintain clear and timely communication with interns and site supervisors, including: Sending and tracking evaluations Scheduling internship meetings and workshops • Conduct internship meetings with current and prospective interns. • Ensure all required internship documentation is complete and accurate before submission to faculty. • In consultation with faculty and Career Services staff, recruit and cultivate new internship opportunities across diverse disciplines within the college. • Initiate and build partnerships with employers, nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community organizations locally, regionally, and nationally. • Evaluate and approve new internship sites to ensure quality supervision and training for students. • Review internship requirements with site supervisors and provide training on evaluation expectations. • Maintain and manage affiliation agreements in coordination with the College's administrative staff. • Conduct site visits to promote students, evaluate placements, and strengthen employer partnerships. • Create and maintain an internship process manual and student handbook for CASE internships. • Collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure academic quality and consistency of internship experiences. • Develop and maintain a centralized database of approved internship sites. • Coordinate program materials, forms, and internship communications through online platforms (e.g., Canvas, university website, marketing channels). • Collect and analyze data related to student participation, site development, and program outcomes; prepare regular reports to inform decision-making. • Provide internship updates during faculty meetings and advisory board discussions to ensure alignment with college goals. • Collaborate with Career Services staff to plan and host special events, receptions, and networking opportunities related to internships and career readiness. • Connect students with post-internship employment opportunities when available. • Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and employer engagement. Requirements • Bachelors degree • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience directly related to the job responsibilities. • Experience building and sustaining partnerships with community organizations or employers. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. Benefits • Generous time off • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. • Life insurance • Long-term disability coverage • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Apply tot his job