INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Students for Career and Experiential Programs

LOCATION: Career Center

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Develop, implement, promote and evaluate campus-wide internship program; foster positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and internship sponsors; work collaboratively with Career Center staff to ensure beneficial role of internships in students’ career development.

DUTIES:

1. Direct programs, design systems, and develop policies for university non-credit internships; promote internship program to students, faculty, potential internship sponsors, and alumni.

2. Develop internship sites according to students’ needs and interests; cultivate and maintain professional contacts at internship sites.

3. Conduct internship site visits as appropriate; ensure that midterm and final evaluations are conducted by site supervisors.

4. Meet individually with students to assess their readiness and needs regarding internship participation.

5. Showcase and publicize student participation in internships to build interest among other students, faculty, parents, alumni and other constituencies.

6. Develop internship program manuals/guides, internship learning agreement forms, and electronic and print marketing materials.

7. Provide support as appropriate to faculty and academic departments designing for-credit internships; promote academic internship opportunities to students and facilitate learning agreements, midterm evaluations, and final evaluations as time permits.

8. Arrange and conduct internship orientation meetings.

9. Identify tools and resources to help students become aware of potential internships; maintain accurate records of internship sites, sponsors, and student participation.

10. Implement system of recognition for internship sponsors and participants.

11. Evaluate success of internship program and assess student learning outcomes.

12. Serve as active member of Career Center staff.

13. Attend regional workshops or professional meetings on behalf of the university upon request.

14. Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Will exist with students, faculty, Career Center staff, internship sponsors, community agencies, alumni, parents, and student affairs staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree in college student personnel, counseling or related field preferred. Two or more years experience in a higher education setting preferred.

2. Knowledge of experiential education and career development preferred.

3. Excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, and the ability to relate well to a variety of people and groups both in and outside of higher education.

4. Strong oral and written communication skills.

5. Experience with technology including database or program management software.

6. Valid driver’s license.

7. Commitment to the values and mission of a residential, liberal arts college.

8. Must have successful completion of criminal record, driving record (where applicable) and reference checks.

Lawrence University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to full-time employees (40 hours per week). The benefits package includes the following: health and dental insurance, term life insurance, optional term life insurance, long term disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement plan, dependent tuition remission or tuition exchange program, tuition waiver program, and long term care insurance. Other additional benefits include: accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, wellness/fitness facility, and employee assistance program (EAP).