Coordinator, Internships and Employer Relations
- Employer
- Prince George's Community College
- Location
- Largo, Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 9, 2024
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Job Details
Position Information
Position Title
Coordinator, Internships and Employer Relations
Position Type
Staff
Department
Career Development and Internships
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union/Non Union
Union
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Grade
13
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
$61,113 - $67,224 / Annually
Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Job Description Summary
The Coordinator of Internships and Employer Relations is responsible for coordinating internship and experiential learning activities, serving as a central source for identifying, developing, and promoting internship opportunities; supporting the matching process between student interns and employers; facilitating placement of students in internship positions; managing employer recruitment inquiries and requests; collaborating with individual academic departments to enhance existing internship programs and assist in the development of new programs. Collaborate with Partnerships and Economic Development ( PED ) staff and other College offices and departments as appropriate to promote and facilitate student internship placement.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree or equivalent formal training in a related field.
- Four years of related experience in developing internships and/or developing and maintaining community partner relationships with businesses, non-profits, and government agencies required.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Coordinate and maintain partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and government agencies to create internship and experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Promote new and existing internship programs to students; collaborate with Program Director of Career Development and Internships to ensure dissemination of information to faculty.
- Identify students for placement in appropriate internship assignment/position.
- Collaborate with PED staff and other College offices and departments as appropriate to promote and facilitate student internship placement.
- Review and approve or decline career services database employer account requests. Enter employment engagement notes for approved employer accounts and reason(s) for declined employer accounts in the career services database.
- Communicate with employers of placed experiential learning students to develop subsequent placement opportunities.
- Collect and track student placement data.
- Conduct surveys of the department’s programs and events; provide analysis of feedback.
- Coordinate employer recruitment requests to the College.
- Identify, develop, and monitor current experiential learning sites for student placement.
- Provide leadership and coordination for employer-sponsored events.
- Provide leadership and support for College-wide internship and career workshops and fairs.
- Coordinate, market, and facilitate events for employer-student networking.
- Coordinate and implement the marketing plan for promoting experiential learning opportunities and activities.
- Collaborate with other College offices and departments as appropriate to promote and facilitate student internship placement.
- Participate in local, regional, and national student employment-oriented professional organizations and networks.
- Inform the campus community of local and national internship trends and activities.
- Remain current and skilled in the use of Navigate, Colleague, Owl Link, Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), the College email system, and other technologies or software required to guide students through all aspects of career and internship preparation and searching (i.e., Career Coach, College Central Network, Symplicity CSM ).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community partners, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with community organizations, public and private agencies, community college leadership, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Skilled in use of career technologies including, but not limited to: Career Coach, College Central Network/Career Services Central, Resume Target, and Symplicity CSM .
- Ability to network with local, regional, and national resources.
- Familiarity with employment law and employment recruiting trends.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, assess, and interpret a variety of program details aligned with programmatic goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated organizational, planning, and marketing skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PGCC218311/12
Open Date
10/09/2024
Close Date
10/31/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Background Check Statement
Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pay Statement
- This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health and welfare coverage.
- This position is eligible for overtime and shift differential pay
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent
formal training in a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have four years of related experience in developing
internships and/or developing and maintaining community partner
relationships with businesses, non-profits, and government
agencies?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to
continue working in the United States? As required by the 1986
Immigration Act, candidates must present acceptable documentation
showing that they are a U.S. Citizen or a resident authorized to
work in the U.S.
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you
selected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Other
Company
Prince George’s Community College has delivered a superior, affordable education since 1958. Our main campus is located in the Washington, D.C., Metro area. The National Harbor, University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, the Kennedy Center, the National Security Agency, and NASA are all nearby.
Student Success is the highest priority at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). The College serves all who seek a degree, want to boost a career, or are looking to learn new skills. Our leadership team is dedicated to making our college better every day. We give students a clear, direct path to their goals, which will help them save money, stay on track, and graduate faster. Each student is on a unique journey, and we help them stay connected along the way. Our students have become leaders in many career fields.
PGCC offers more than 200 academic and career training programs. New buildings with cutting-edge technology dot the 150-acre PGCC campus in Largo, Maryland. Five off-campus learning sites make classes more accessible to students across the county. Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) aligns its programs and resources with student and community needs. This is part of the College’s mission to enhance the economic vitality of the region.
Achieving excellence through people is how PGCC gets the job done! Join a winning team where we offer a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive healthcare, retirement plans, generous paid leave and other perks.
- Website
- https://pgcc.peopleadmin.com/
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