Outreach and Internships Specialist

Employer Outreach And Internships Specialist

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits;
State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs;
Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The Employer Outreach and Internships Specialist serves as a liaison between the College of Southern Maryland and regional employers. The individual in this role must be highly self-sufficient, motivated, focused, and ambitious to successfully develop significant client relationships. The consistent growth of a core client base to create paid internship and job opportunities for students is core to the mission of the Center for Career Development and Success.

The results from establishing these relationships will enable the incumbent to become a strategic partner with key regional and industry partners in facilitating the creation of work-based learning opportunities, for CSM students. The individual in this position is pivotal to advancing the college with its goal of becoming the region's first choice provider for student talent in the regional workforce pipeline.

The Specialist supports the Career Development Specialist and the Center for Career Development and Success team by working directly with employers and students to prepare them to be job ready and competent employees in their field of study. This includes developing business resources and support, leveraging technology platforms, and developing relationships with the region's business community to create a pipeline of paid-internship and job opportunities for students.

The Specialist is responsible for gathering feedback from employers and students, working successfully in a team environment, and participating in larger partnerships and initiatives across the college. This position works closely with faculty, alumni, management, external entities, staff, students, and academic and workforce development departments. The Specialist must be flexible with their schedule, as hours may include off-site locations, evenings, and/or occasionally, but infrequently, weekends.

The Employer Outreach and Internships Specialist is an outgoing, persuasive communicator who thrives on networking and enjoys creating mutually beneficial partnerships. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent self-motivation, time management and project tracking skills, works well in a team environment and can work independently, the ability to think strategically and creatively, and build a good understanding of the industry or business sector in which the college operates.

The position has an office located on the La Plata Campus and is remote eligible, up to two days a week, the incumbent will participate in off campus activities such as networking and client meetings in St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert counties.

Reports to:

Executive Director, (CDS) The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. For best consideration, apply by June 1st.

70% Relationship Building and Management

• Identify and engage regional employers to develop internship programs aligned with academic programs and workforce credential earning programs.
• Negotiate and formalize internship agreements, ensuring compliance with college policies and labor regulations.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to match students with appropriate opportunities.
• Use the Career Services Management software system for employer contacts, internship placements, communication, event management, and to track outcomes and satisfaction.
• Represent the college at networking events, industry meetings, and community forums that align with building internship and job opportunities for students.
• Provide guidance to employers on best practices for hosting interns and creating meaningful experiences.
• Develop, grow, and nurture relationships with key industry partners, businesses, and stakeholders
• Produce new business leads weekly and maintain a high lead-to client ratio
• Identify potential partners and opportunities for collaboration.
• Increase the number of students and employers participating in paid internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities, annually.
• Responsible for the execution and management of work-based learning contracts…