External Linkages Officer - Internship Coordinator

¡ACADEMY, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

¡ACADEMY, Inc. seeks a dedicated professional to design and implement internship readiness and immersion programs for college and senior high school students in Metro Manila. You will ensure interns receive pre-enrollment training and monitor progress through weekly reports.

You will coordinate with HEI and host companies, handle inquiries, and drive process improvements to strengthen partnerships. The role also involves organizing orientation for interns, relaying company vacancies, and

Qualifications

• College graduate, preferably a degree holder of Education, Counseling, Human Resource Management or other related degree programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement internship readiness programs and immersion readiness for college and senior high school.
• Ensure interns have adequate readiness training prior to enrollment in the internship program.
• Monitor and assess internship readiness and clearance progress via weekly reports and reminders.
• Ensure timely processing of internship clearance and assist enrollment concerns.
• Serve as a role model for interns and facilitate orientation prior to deployment to host companies.
• Provide information related to internship programs of different companies and relay vacancies to interns.
• Act as liaison between HEI and host companies and coordinate with supervisors for trainings.
• Review and propose process improvements; update readiness programs for each course/strand.
• Develop framework for alternative Career Advancement programs with the Program Chairperson.
• Prepare activity/proposals and budget forms, post-event reports, and liquidation reports.
• Assist Partnerships Team in events and activities and maintain industry partner relations.
• Submit required reports and accreditation documents promptly and accurately.

Skills

Networking

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Training program design

Education

College graduate in Education / Counseling / HRM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Primary responsibilities:

• Mainly responsible for the design and implementation of the college Internship Readiness and senior high school Immersion Readiness programs that will prepare students for their future careers.


• Ensure that incoming interns have adequate readiness training prior to enrollment in the internship program.


• Monitor and assess internship readiness and clearance progress of students via weekly reports, reminders, and, when necessary and possible, callouts.


• Ensure timely processing of the internship clearance.


• Assist in enrollment and internship clearance concerns related to the internship program.


• Serve as a role model for professionalism for interns.


• Facilitate orientation for interns prior to deployment to host companies.


• Provide information related to the internship program of different companies and relays company vacancies to incoming interns.


• Resolve any issues that arise prior to internship.


• Be available for consultation should questions or concerns arise.


• Act as a liaison officer between HEI and host companies.


• Coordinate with the designated supervisor or host company representative regarding the proper implementation of internship-related / career-related trainings for both the HEI and company.


• Initiate the review and proposal for process improvements; do revision and updating of the internship readiness and immersion readiness programs for each course/strand.


• Develop framework for alternative Career Advancement programs in collaboration with the Program Chairperson for that particular degree program.


• Prepare activity / project proposals and budget proposal forms, post-event reports, and liquidation reports.


• Assist the Partnerships Team in the conceptualization and execution of Partnerships-related events, programs and activities.


• Help maintain good relations with industry partners.


• Submit required reports and accreditation-related documents promptly and accurately.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Assist in bringing students and employers together for a mutually beneficial arrangement through the processing of Memorandum of Agreements.


• Provide support for other events and activities.


• Organize ELP activities and office-related files.


• Coordinate with concerned offices and departments.


• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors.

Qualifications:

• College graduate, preferably a degree holder of Education, Counseling, Human Resource Management or other related degree programs.


• Must have an established network. Linkages / exposure with different local and international institutions, companies, NGOs, agencies, organizations, industries, schools, etc.


• Knowledgeable in contract review and negotiations.


• Have participated in networking events, fairs, conferences, expos, etc.


• Relevant trainings and seminars in personal and professional / career development is a plus.


• Proficient in MS Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word).


• 3+ years of relevant experience in education, training field,career counseling or manpower recruitment.


• A record of past achievement in teaching and/or implementing training programs and the like.