Internship Coordinator

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Internship Coordinator to plan, develop, implement and assess the university's internship program within the School of Social Work. This role works under the Director of Internships to ensure high-quality learning experiences for students and aligns internship activities with program objectives.

The position involves coordinating with agencies, updating trainings and materials, and supporting students across different tracks including PEL and OMSW.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: Masters degree in Social Work or related field with at least 3 years of student facing experience.
• Preferred qualifications: collaborative; strong organizational and communication skills; self-starter; PEL-School Social Work endorsement; Bilingual-Spanish

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and assess the internship program under supervision of the Director of Internships.
• Develop internship opportunities with agencies offering high quality learning experiences for students.
• Collaborate with team to ensure communications are accessible, including forms and manuals.
• Serve as a member of the RISE team.
• Monitor student adherence to the SW Code of Ethics and program policies.
• Ensure internship information is accessible and updated for orientations and events.
• Support and place PEL-eligible schools/districts for OMSW students; coordinate with OBMSW Internship Coordinator.
• Collaborate with students needing Supportive Learning Plans and problem-solving.
• Communicate weekly with Academic Advisors on student issues.
• Meet regularly with Internship Team and Student Affairs Team; participate in committees.

Skills

Bilingual-Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Masters degree in Social Work or related field

3 years of student facing experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Internship Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

Under support and supervision from the Director of Internships, this role will plan, develop, implement and assess the internship program, which is the signature pedagogy of the social work program.

• Program develop internship opportunities with agencies and programs that will offer high quality learning experiences for all students
• Work with internship management platform to enhance efficiency of program management
• Collaborate with team to ensure that communications are accessible, including forms and manuals
• Serve as a member of the RISE - (Resiliency, Inclusion, Support and Engagement) - team
• Support and monitor students are adhering to the SW Code of Ethics and policies and procedures within the SSW program
• Ensures that internship information is accessible and updated for new student orientations, open houses and all student events
• Supports School Social Work Professional Educator Track students with placing and securing PEL-eligible schools/districts
• Support OMSW students related to national and Chicagoland internships; partner with OBMSW Internship Coordinator to align practice
• ongoing collaboration with students needing Supportive Learning Plans and problem-solving.
• Communicate weekly with Academic Advisors on student issues
• Meet regularly with Internship Team, Student Affairs Team and participate in committees as needed

Education and Experience

• Minimum education required: Masters degree in Social Work or related field with at least 3 years of student facing experience

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: Masters degree in Social Work or related field with at least 3 years of student facing experience
• Preferred qualifications: collaborative; strong organizational and communication skills; self-starter; PEL-School Social Work endorsement; Bilingual-Spanish

Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS Office suite, and internet and email applications

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