Internship Program Overseer
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Job Description
About the Job
This is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for overseeing the Arts & Sciences internship program. The position reports to the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identifying and Developing Opportunities: Actively seek out and cultivate new internship opportunities relevant to Arts & Sciences disciplines.
• Marketing and Outreach: Promote the internship program to students, faculty, and potential partner organizations.
• Student Matching: Connect students with appropriate internship opportunities based on their interests and skills.
• Monitoring and Support: Track student progress during internships and provide guidance and support as needed.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, faculty, staff, and students.
• Growth and Sustainability: Expand the internship program by increasing the number of participating sites and students, while also improving the overall quality of internships.
• Faculty Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty members to ensure internships align with academic disciplines and learning objectives.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of internships for reporting and program evaluation purposes.
The School of Arts & Sciences
• Actively engaged in the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and teaching
• Provides vital service to the campus, community, and discipline
• Offers more than 50 different degree programs.
• Houses most of the courses that make up the university’s general education program.
SUNY Plattsburgh Commitment
• Delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.
