Experiential Learning & Internship Partnerships Lead

CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York (CUNY), is seeking an Academic Internship Specialist to coordinate experiential learning opportunities within Arts and Humanities. The role focuses on developing employer partnerships, supervising internships, and guiding students toward career readiness.

Responsibilities include organizing orientations, managing partner relations, and measuring program outcomes while ensuring adherence to college and governmental policies.

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 years of experience in student services, career services, human resources, or a related field.
• 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 experiential learning programs.
• Assist in identifying and maintaining relationships with corporate, nonprofit, and government partners.
• Supervise student internships and service projects to promote career readiness and compliance with policies.
• Organize faculty orientation and development related to the internship program.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness through data collection and analysis.
• Represent the school at recruitment events and student fairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Partnership management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Survey tools

Job description

Lehman College, part of The City University of New York (CUNY), is seeking an Academic Internship Specialist to coordinate experiential learning opportunities within Arts and Humanities. The role focuses on developing employer partnerships, supervising internships, and guiding students toward career readiness.

Responsibilities include organizing orientations, managing partner relations, and measuring program outcomes while ensuring adherence to college and governmental policies.