Cradle-to-Career Internship Program Lead (Temporary)

California State University, East Bay; Hayward, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition fee waiver

14 paid holidays

Job summary

Cal State East Bay seeks a Postsecondary Program Specialist (Temporary) to support internship programs and postsecondary readiness across campus and partner schools. The role involves recruiting, orienting, supervising interns, and ensuring compliance with educational and partner requirements.

Responsibilities include developing professional development opportunities, coordinating events, and implementing risk management policies while producing grant deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Education, Social Sciences, or related field (or equivalent administrative experience).
• Experience with college students, internship programs, or workforce development initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of risk management, compliance requirements, and student internship best practices.
• Ability to analyze and report program data for evaluation and grant compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage internship program operations for 20-30+ interns across multiple pipelines, including recruitment, hiring and orientation.
• Oversee compliance with Live Scan, immunization records, and partner agency mandates.
• Develop and apply performance metrics; collect, analyze, and report data for grant requirements.
• Create and manage program budgets and reimbursements with financial supervisors.
• Implement risk management policies and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cradle-to-career

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Zoom

Data collection tools

Job description

Cal State East Bay seeks a Postsecondary Program Specialist (Temporary) to support internship programs and postsecondary readiness across campus and partner schools. The role involves recruiting, orienting, supervising interns, and ensuring compliance with educational and partner requirements.

Responsibilities include developing professional development opportunities, coordinating events, and implementing risk management policies while producing grant deliverables.