Academic Internship Specialist

Academic Internship Specialist POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor's, master's, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College's community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs.

Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

• Create and conduct orientation sessions and workshops for students in the School of Arts and Humanities Experiential Learning Program; coordinate applications, interviews, and placement in experiential learning opportunities, including internships and service projects
• Assist in identifying, establishing, and maintaining relationships with a range of partners - corporate, nonprofit, and government partners - to create experiential learning opportunities
• Supervise student internships and service projects, ensuring that they foster student development, enhance academic learning, and promote career readiness, and that they adhere to College and governmental policies and regulations
• Organize faculty orientation and development in relation to the Arts and Humanities Experiential Learning Program
• Assist the School of Arts and Humanities in evaluating program effectiveness through data collection and analysis to guide ongoing improvement
• Identify and build relationships with career services and mentorship initiatives at Lehman College;
  Represent the School of Arts and Humanities at recruitment events and student fairs
• Assist the School of Arts and Humanities in tracking and maintaining records and databases of student engagement in experiential learning activities, including tracking post-graduate outcomes
• Attend, when necessary, School Executive Committee meetings and department meetings to report on progress in securing partners, internships, and service-learning opportunities
• Act as a liaison with external partners and promote the value of experiential learning both within and outside the College
• Generate reports that showcase program growth and student success stories

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. Master's degree preferred. Experience in an academic field within Arts and Humanities. A minimum of four (4) years of experience in student services, career services, human resources, or a related field is required. Experience in managing partner relationships and creating professional development opportunities for college students or young professionals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of students, employers, and campus stakeholders effectively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and survey tools

• Supports an academic internship program providing career development and professional work experience.
• Acts as liaison between the College and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students' internship experiences
• Supervises student internships, assuring adherence to related College and governmental policies and regulations
• Creates and conducts orientation sessions and workshops for students in the internship program; coordinates applications, interviews, and placement as part of overall student outreach
• Provides faculty orientation and development related to internship programs
• Implements and evaluates competencies…