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Internship Coordinator
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Position Number: 5590643
Location: Prescott, AZ
Position Type: Disability Services

Internship Coordinator

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Salary
$44,304.00 - $57,595.20 Annually

Location
Prescott, AZ

Job Type
Full Time

Job Number
2024-00149

Department
Instructional Support

Opening Date
08/30/2024

Description
Benefits
Description of Position
Internship Coordinator
Hiring Range: $44,304 - $57,595.20
First Review: Friday, August 23rd

Serving under the direction of the Manager of Academic Initiatives & Special Projects, this position will be responsible for developing and coordinating internship and mentorship programs for students. This position will work closely with faculty, local businesses/organizations, and students to facilitate meaningful experiential learning opportunities that align with the college's academic programs and students' career goals. The coordinator will work with program area directors to support and guide students in securing internship and mentorship placements. The position will interact with a variety of both internal (faculty/staff) and external constituents, including business, industry, subject matter experts, and corporate leaders. This position is responsible for:
Support faculty, Program Directors and Associate Deans in developing and maintaining relationships with local businesses/organizations in order to identify and secure student internships and mentorship opportunities.
Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to align internships and mentorship opportunities with curriculum requirements and learning outcomes.
Provide guidance and support to students in identifying, applying for, and securing internships and mentorship opportunities.
Assist faculty and academic departments with coordinating the placement process, including matching students with appropriate internships/mentors and facilitating necessary paperwork.
Assist with developing and delivering workshops and training sessions to prepare students for internships and mentorship experiences.
Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of the internship and mentorship programs and make recommendations for improvements.
Maintain accurate records of internships, mentorships, and student outcomes for reporting purposes.
Collaborate with career services, academic advisors, and other stakeholders to promote and market internship and mentorship programs to students and employers.
Stay updated with industry trends and labor market demands to ensure the relevancy and effectiveness of internship and mentorship programs.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required (e.g., education, career counseling, business).
Minimum of 2 years of experience coordinating internships or mentorship programs in an educational or related setting.
Knowledge of internship and mentorship best practices, including legal and ethical considerations.
Familiarity with academic programs, curriculum requirements, and career development strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a collaborative and student-centered approach.
Proficiency in using technology and software for data management and reporting.
Regular attendance is an essential job function demonstrating dependability towards performing job duties.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Experience working in a community college or higher education setting.
Knowledge of local industries and labor market trends.
Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations related to internships and mentorships, such as Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
Experience with marketing and promotion of internship and mentorship programs.
Ability to develop and deliver career development workshops and training sessions.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques such as interviewing skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; public speaking and presentation skills; problem resolution skills; decision-making skills; customer service skills
Essential Functions
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Agency
Yavapai College
Address
1100 E. Sheldon Street

Prescott, Arizona, 86301
Website
http://www.yc.edu/hr