Strategic Internship Programs Coordinator

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota in Twin Cities seeks a part-time Internship Instruction Oversight role within Career & Internship Services (CIS). You will manage the curriculum for two one-credit experiential courses, communicate assignments via Canvas, and oversee internship approvals and site relations.

Requirements include a BA/BS with at least two years of experience or equivalent higher-education experience, plus strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years; position involves comparing, verifying and reconciling data to help the department achieve overall objectives.
• Minimum of one year of experience within higher education in a career services, advising, student affairs or student services role.
• Strong detail orientation and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the curriculum for pre-, during-, and post internship components of two one-credit experiential learning reflection courses, CFAN3096: Making the Most of Your Professional Experience and CFAN 4096: Reflecting on Your Professional Experience.
• Leverage Canvas for all course sections to clearly communicate assignments, deadlines, resources and grading.
• Implement and analyze pre- and post- assessment of courses to measure student learning and growth.
• Provide ongoing support for adjunct instructors around areas of: course enrollment procedures, Canvas, assignments, employer relations, and navigating campus resources.
• Oversee the course registration process in cooperation with CFANS student services staff, Career & Internship Services staff, and CFANS faculty.
• Respond in a timely manner to registration questions from students and faculty.
• Review and approve internship applications to ensure internships meet quality standards. Communicate with students, as necessary, to ensure experiences meet course policies.
• Manage distribution of permission numbers and monitor section size to ensure even distribution.
• Leverage the internship module available through the Handshake system to manage online learning agreements, evaluation process, and data reporting.
• Serve as university liaison to internship site supervisors to establish relationships and respond to site questions/needs.
• Communicate expectations to sites related to supervision and internship course requirements including goal setting and performance evaluation processes
• Address problems or miscommunication that may arise with internship sites during internships to ensure a positive experience for both students and internship sites.
• Oversee communication strategies to inform students about the CFANS Unpaid Internship Grant.
• Oversee distribution of the grant to student recipients.

Skills

Data reconciliation

Detail orientation

Communication

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Canvas

Handshake

CSO systems

Job description

The University of Minnesota in Twin Cities seeks a part-time Internship Instruction Oversight role within Career & Internship Services (CIS). You will manage the curriculum for two one-credit experiential courses, communicate assignments via Canvas, and oversee internship approvals and site relations.

Requirements include a BA/BS with at least two years of experience or equivalent higher-education experience, plus strong attention to detail.