Assistant Director of Internships and Experiential Education

At Rhodes College, we aspire to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We will achieve our aspiration through a college wide commitment to our vision.

Rhodes' rigorous approach to liberal arts and sciences inspires students to discover and cultivate lifelong passions, and to make a difference in the classroom, on campus, in the city of Memphis, and throughout the world. Simply put, our mission is to prepare students for life and career, wherever those journeys take them.

The Division of Student Life plays an integral role in the College's vision and values, and every member of the Division of Student Life supports the delivery of a transformative student experience. The Assistant Director of Internships & Experiential Education is an integral part of the Career Services Team.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides career counseling for all students with particular focus on preparing students for internships and experiential opportunities. Assists in interpreting career assessments including Myers Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory, and Strengths Finder.

• Develops and facilitates career-related workshops.

• Develops and maintains relationships with employers for the purpose of internships and other opportunities. Develops and maintains relationships with faculty to ensure high quality internship experiences for students. Responsible for the internship program including marketing, managing, and evaluating the internship program.

• Assists in hiring and managing student employees.

• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, human resources, communications, or related field required.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in higher education preferred.

• Experience facilitating workshops/programs required.

• Experience counseling/advising students required.

• Experience with Myers Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory, and/or Strengths Finder preferred.

• Experience with Qualtrics preferred.

A complete application includes a cover letter, a resume, and the names of three references.

Rhodes offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workforce.

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