Coordinator of Career Planning & Placement - Internship Program; Interim

Coordinator of Career Planning & Placement - Internship Program (Interim)

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POSITION: Coordinator of Career Planning & Placement-Internship Program (Interim)
DEPARTMENT: Experiential Education Center
PRIMARY

LOCATION:

Fall River, MA
REPORTS TO: Executive Dean of Academic Affairs
POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, interim, MCCC unit-professional position with benefits
SALARY: $78,818 - $93,704 annually. Actual salary is set by the MCCC CBA in accordance with education and experience.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Coordinator of Career Planning & Placement-Internship Program in the Experiential Education Center (EEC) provides leadership for the Internship Program by planning, developing, and coordinating the internship program's policies and initiatives. This will include responsibilities such as providing assistance and support to students desiring to engage in internships, internship courses (INT), and other experiential education opportunities. Additionally, this role requires communicating with organization partners to develop academic internships and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote opportunities College-wide.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS,

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Internship Program; working collaboratively to strategize, plan, and implement departmental goals that are consistent with the College's strategic plan and meet the needs of students across all campuses and organization partners.
• Program Management
  • Collaborate with EEC team regarding program management and event planning.
  • Collaborate with coordinators/chairs of academic programs and other faculty/staff regarding Internship Program initiatives and expansion as applicable.
  • Maintain relationships with other institutions of higher education including, but not limited to, internship coordinators and career services professionals at colleges and universities.
  • Represent the program at regional, community, and professional meetings and events.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and analysis of data regarding program outcomes and work toward continuous improvement.
  • Review and update Internship Program policies, documents, and resources for students, organizations, and faculty/staff.
  • Ensure accurate student and organization information in database.
  • Collect and track institutional data on internships for the Internship Program (INT).
• Student Recruitment and Support
  • Plan and implement recruitment strategies to promote the Internship Program and experiential education opportunities to all students across all campuses through tabling, social media, presentations etc.
  • Advise, counsel, and educate students regarding internship opportunities.
  • Provide guidance on resume development, career readiness, internship search methods, and college and Internship Program policies and guidelines.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to integrate Internships (INT) into academic programs.
  • Coordinate and facilitate information sessions and pre-registration processes, including reviewing applications, transcripts, accepting students, course registration, resume/interviewing assistance, and schedule coordination.
  • Serve as an advocate for students with organization partners through vetting organizations and opportunities and aligning students' learning/career goals with the internship experience.
• Internship Organization Partner Development
  • Develop and maintain relationships with organization partners.
  • Review incoming job,…