Academic Internship Specialist

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York, seeks an Academic Internship Specialist for its Arts and Humanities Experiential Learning Program. The role develops partnerships with organizations offering internships and expands experiential learning opportunities for students.

Reporting to the Dean, you will supervise internships, coordinate applications and placements, and track outcomes to showcase program growth and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Experience in managing partner relationships and creating professional development opportunities for college students or young professionals.
• Experience in an academic field within Arts and Humanities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of students, employers, and campus stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and conduct orientation sessions and workshops for students in the 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Partnership development

Career services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Survey tools

Job description

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.

The School of Arts and Humanities at Lehman College seeks an Academic Internship Specialist for its Arts and Humanities Experiential Learning Program. The Internship Specialist will assist the Dean and the Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities in advancing the School’s mission of preparing students for successful and socially responsible careers through high-impact, co-curricular learning opportunities. Reporting to the Dean, and working with the Associate Dean, the faculty, and students, the Internship Specialist will develop and expand experiential learning initiatives across the School. Key responsibilities include creating new partnerships with organizations and employers who provide internships and other experiential learning opportunities for students, and maintaining and expanding existing partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Technical Proficiency:

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

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

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 and other success factors
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $109,025

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

Resumes to be received until September 30th, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time