INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR: PSYCHOLOGY/HUMAN SERVICES/JUSTICE STUDIES

INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR: PSYCHOLOGY/HUMAN SERVICES/JUSTICE STUDIES
Lasell University

The School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences (HEJSS) at Lasell University seeks a highly motivated and collaborative individual to serve as a part-time undergraduate internship coordinator. The internship coordinator reports directly to the Dean of the School of HEJSS with joint reporting to the program chairs in each of our programs. Our largest programs are Psychology and Criminal Justice so a strong background in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, or Criminal Justice with connections to community members/agencies in those fields is required. Other programs in the school that work with the Internship Coordinator include Sociology, Legal Studies, Law & Public Affairs, History, English, Global Studies, and Education (non-licensure programs only).

The successful candidate will be expected to offer guidance and support for our students in their pursuit of securing an educational and career-meaningful internship through teaching, counseling, mentoring and resume/interview preparation assistance. The successful candidate will fully appreciate the critical need for students to demonstrate intercultural competence throughout their work as interns, and effectively model that competence themselves. Further, the candidate will be expected to interact with our existing internship sites, develop potential new relationships and maintain/update our database of internship sites. The candidate must have a positive attitude, be organized, and be willing to work collaboratively with multiple programs while also working independently. Schedule is flexible and while we strongly prefer someone who can be available in-person for some of the hours, many aspects of the position can be completed remotely.

This is a semester-based position working with students during our traditional academic semesters. The internship coordinator is considered a part-time faculty member and depending on area of expertise, may be able to also teach a class for additional compensation.

While we anticipate this position starting in late-August, we are hoping the right candidate would be able to start on a more limited basis in the summer in a fully online role before transitioning to a hybrid/on-campus position for the fall semester.

Responsibilities
The Internship coordinator is responsible for oversight of the school internship program in collaboration with the University Director of Internships and the Dean. This will involve the following:

• Develop materials and procedures for student internship processes across the multiple fields within the school
  
• Align internship experience with program-specific and university-wide learning goals
  
• Meet students individually and in small groups for career development and internship search assistance
  
• Recruit and select internship sites; procure new internship sites
  
• Communicate regularly with internship supervisors and faculty members
  
• Collaborate with Career Readiness Center to provide resources to students
  
• Conduct site evaluations, including site visits if needed
  
• Conduct student evaluations
  
• Maintain database of internship options
  
• Keep clear records of student progress through internship
  
• Maintain minimum of 8 office hours per week for student appointments
  
  Note: There are options for expanding this position into part-time teaching on an as-needed basis
  
  Qualifications
  
• A master's degree (doctorate preferred) in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Human Services, or Social Work or a related field is required. Licensure in counseling or social work is strongly preferred, as is experience with career development and/or career counseling.
  
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in support of students' professional development.
  
• Experience working with, mentoring, and supervising teens and/or young adults from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and/or religious backgrounds and .
  
• Career-relevant experience working in a human services agency, the criminal justice field, or in social work/counseling is a plus.
  
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple constituencies such as students, internship agencies, supervisors, colleagues, and faculty.
  
• Excellent judgment handling confidential materials.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Proficiency with computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with database management would be a plus. Experience with Handshake and/or Canvas Learning Management System preferred but can be learned within the position.
  
• Positive attitude, high energy, and a sense of humor.
  
  Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, and the information of three (3) references using the forms on our website.
  
  Review of candidates' submitted materials begin immediately; applications are accepted until the position is filled.
  
  Given Lasell's commitment to fostering an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment, our expectation is that the successful candidate will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in leading, managing, and advising employees and students who are broadly diverse with regard to various aspects of identity, such as race, ethnicity, ability status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, and religion.
  We seek faculty and staff who appreciate the value diversity brings to a campus community and are eager to foster an inclusive environment here at Lasell. Employees who represent the various areas of diversity of our student body are key contributors to our strategic vision.
  
  Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.
  
  To apply for the position, please visit: https://www.lasell.edu/discover-lasell/human-resources/employment-opportunities/faculty-positions/internship-coordinator-psychology/human-services/justice-studies.html
  
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