Moraine Valley Community College Hiring for Internships Manager – Job Resource Center (Grant-funded) at Main Campus Full Time

Internships Manager – Job Resource Center (Grant-funded)

Department:

Job Resource Center

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Director of Job Resource Center, the Internships Manager will implement a centralized internship and experiential education program for the college by working closely with faculty, staff, and administrators to connect qualified students to internship and experiential education opportunities offered by employers. The Internships Manager is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success, student development and lifelong learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage, develop, advertise, and evaluate the internship program available through the Job Resource Center.
• Collaborate with faculty to establish, monitor, and maintain accurate records of student and employer information. Maintain up-to-date written guidelines outlining procedures to be used: application and qualification process, course/work, schedules, date/calendar/deadlines, standard forms (job description and liability agreements), outline expectations/requirements for students, employers, advisers, and administrators; circulate program descriptions through publications and electronic media.
• Maintain critical communication with supporting departments.
• Provide individual/group advisement for students interested in the internship program; develop and facilitate innovative workshops.
• Assist students by conducting resume/cover letter critiques and internship search strategies as needed and provide guidance regarding application procedures and college recognition.
• Identify new internship sites in cooperation with JRC Resource Specialists and specific career program faculty.
• Maintain a current database of internship opportunities and eligible students.
• Facilitate internships for students in positions related to their career interests; monitor students’ on-site assignments as necessary and develop support documentation for academic credit and/or college recognition.
• Conduct site visits to include local and regional employers to maintain relations and ensure quality, as well as further expand internship and experiential education opportunities (volunteer, service learning, and job shadowing), if applicable.
• Provide input into program administration and on-going employer relations; provide a report of activities/progress to faculty and administration each semester.
• Work with Resource Development office to maintain and manage grant funded budget.
• Participate in staff activities/meetings; annual performance evaluation; and professional development activities including involvement in state, regional, and national associations when possible.
• Supervise one part-time department assistant and student employee(s)
• Assume other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Job Resource, in facilitating the development and evaluation of internships.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, counseling, business, social science, related majors, or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) to three (3) years experience in college or university career services, or human resources or training.
• Experience with internships programs preferred.

Qualifications:

In addition to the required education and experience, to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent oral/written communication abilities
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to promote internship program to students, faculty and employers
• Knowledge of and experience with internship program administration
• Knowledge of job search assistance techniques
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Must have reliable transportation for local and regional travel
• Leadership or Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Position Status:

Full Time

Hours:

Standard Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 5:15 pm
Some evenings are required

Minimum Starting Rate:

$53,095

Hourly/Salary:

Salaried

Review of Applications Begins:

07/10/2023

Posting Number:

AP00447P

Open Date:

07/01/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply on jobs.morainevalley.edu. Please do not submit application materials on a third party site. For assistance or information, please contact Office of Human Resources at 708-974-5704 or [email protected]