Internship Coordinator

Internship Coordinator
Public Health

Location: San Diego, CA
Open Date: May 02, 2023

Description
The San Diego State University School of Public Health is searching for an Internship Coordinator. In partnership with the Internship Program Manager, the coordinator works to align public health competencies, student learning objectives, school and preceptor needs and complies with CSU/CEPH requirements to inform the creation of high-quality competency-based field experiences. Core functions include internship request processing, coordination with assigned faculty, student advising, program development and evaluation, and other related administrative duties.

Detailed Core functions of the position include:

The Internship Program Coordinator part time (0.25 FTE) in the 2023 Summer term and full-time (1.0 FTE) in the 2023-2024 Academic Year reports to the Internship Program Manager. In partnership with the Internship Program Manager, the Internship Program Coordinator works to ensure a successful administration of SPH Connect (the new online internship management platform), processing of all internship requests, providing technical assistance to students and faculty, and other related assigned duties.

1. Internship Program Coordination - Responsible for processing all students' (undergraduate and graduate) internship requests through SPH CONNECT; initiate and process hospital background check/vaccination requests through Complio and other similar management systems; collect and manage required approval documentation (COVID-19 Acknowledgement and Employer Verification of Requirements, if applicable); process and manage SDSU's Service-Learning Agreements.
2. SPH Connect Administration Support - Day-to-day administrator of SPH CONNECT, the new online internship management platform; responsible for providing guidance and technical assistance to students and faculty; making updates and revisions to the system as needed; data entry, management, and reporting.
3. Prospective Field Site Requests - Assist with outreach, training, and onboarding of prospective internship sites including registering them in SPH CONNECT, initiating Service-Learning Agreements and providing technical assistance as needed.
4. Student & Faculty Communications - Send updates, announcements, and reminders; monitor and respond to student/faculty/preceptor email inquiries.
5. Other duties as assigned - Includes but not limited to attending staff/faculty meetings, serve on internal and/or external committees, assist with CEPH accreditation, staff related events/workshops, etc.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• Public Health (and public health sub-fields)
• Community practice
• Organization of internship placement sites
• Experience with internship programs at the undergraduate/graduate level

Initial appointment is expected to last one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work.


Qualifications
Preferred Application Criteria

• Graduate degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration or related field with minimum of five years of experience in the public health or related field
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with a team
• Strong project management, prioritization, and planning skills
• University teaching experience preferred
• Able to take direction well and able to establish and maintain professional credibility and diplomacy

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight SDSU Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet at least two or more of these criteria.


Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/124771

Prospective temporary faculty who are interested in the position are invited to submit the following items:

• A letter of application/cover letter [including an articulation of how you meet at least two Building on Inclusive Excellence criteria]
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - 12 month Classification is available based on the following ranges:

Range 2
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SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.






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