Experiential Learning & Internship Partnerships Lead

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

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.