GENERAL DUTIES
Manages College's academic internship program which provides career development opportunities and professional work experiences for students.
* Develops and administers a comprehensive internship program based on students' field of study
* Develops assessment tools to analyze and monitor student career development progress; recommends various enhancements to improve students' experiences; and analyzes job market trends to determine solutions in response to market conditions
* Administers the on-campus recruiting program for internships; initiates and maintains communications with employer sponsors; and schedules student interviews; creates and leads student career workshops
* Provides faculty development related to internships and tracks credit-bearing internships
* Collaborates with the other College offices to facilitate student outreach and connection with employers for professional development, internships and job opportunities
* Cultivates relationships with alumni, faculty, administration and students to improve and increase internship offerings
* May manage professional and/or clerical staff
* Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Academic Internship Manager
CONTRACT TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Overall responsibility: Administration and coordination of a master's level field education program.
Key areas of responsibility: Supervise and monitor the placement of students in agencies in order to insure a quality field education experience; design and implementation of field curriculum and policies; supervision of professional and support staff; collaboration with faculty and administration in class/field integration. Oversight and development of Seminar In Field Instruction (SIFI) seminars and advanced educational offerings to field instructors; monthly meetings with faculty advisors; development and direction of curriculum for Orientation to Field Work, Field Instructors annual Meeting, SIFI Certificate Ceremony, Placement Fair, as well as other school events; hire, assign, and supervise faculty advisors; membership on school committees including curriculum committee; represent HCSSW in the community and at off-campus meetings; provide data for school, college, and national organization reports; work with Hunter legal counsel to establish clinical affiliation agreements; development and review of all written materials for the Field Office. Supervise assistant directors and administrative assistant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
* MSW degree with 6 years of related, post-masters experience. Preferred candidates should have at least 4 years of social work practice in diverse urban settings.
* Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills. Effective English oral and written communications skills are necessary for dealing with faculty, students, college staff, and agency representatives; experience in administration/supervision/coordination in a social work education or related setting.
COMPENSATION
$55,602 - $76,689
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Please have your resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter with names and contact information of 3 references available to attach into the application before you begin. The resume, cover letter, and any other required documents must be uploaded as ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing applications October 22, 2013. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
*Job Title:* Academic Internship Manager - Silberman School of Social Work
*Job ID:* 9244
*Location:* Hunter College
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular