Internship Coordinator Ii

Job Title:Internship Coordinator II
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 268058
About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Internship Coordinator will provide one-on-one and group career advising and coaching to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni, and is responsible for helping lead the planning, activities/services, and operations of the department's Employer Relations and Internship efforts. Career advising and coaching will include but is not limited to self-awareness and career exploration, interpretation of career assessments, resume, curriculum vitae, and cover letter writing, mock interviews, class presentations, professional career transition topics, and job, graduate, professional school search strategies. The Internship Coordinator II will assist in the implementation of the Career Planning Milestones Program, provide data collection and analysis for the First Destination Survey, and assist in leading the planning and execution of Career Fairs and other networking events .

Responsibilities

Advising - 50%
Advise and coach students in one-on-one and group settings (including workshops and class presentations) to include but not limited to resume reviews, mock interviews, career and major exploration techniques, administering and interpreting career assessments, professional career transition topics, and internship, job, and graduate/professional school search strategies. The Internship Coordinator II will provide career coaching and career management guidance to students as it pertains to applying to internships and exploring through job shadowing opportunities, and stay current on trends, resources, research, and employer recruitment activities that impact student employability.
Liaison - 10%
Serves as a liaison between employers seeking or supervising interns and designated academic departments, communicates with faculty and academic advisors about upcoming events, to set up and facilitate class presentations, and provide consultation to faculty who coordinate academic internship programs. Will work with Student Life departments to connect students to additional resources to enhance their career development efforts and employability.
Database Management - 10%
Manages the electronic internship documentation approval process as well as the database of internships and shadowing opportunities through Handshakes, which includes communicating with students, faculty, and employers.
Event Planning - 20%
Plans and executes career fairs, workshops, and special events related to internships and job placements.
Supervision - 10%
Supervises and trains student staff members and department interns.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Required Experience
At least one year experience with in career services or employer relations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
At least 2 years of work experience in career services and employer relations on a college campus. Ability to perform various interest and personality assessments and operate computerized career guidance systems such as Focus2 and Big Interview.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to use technology for conducting surveys and tracking and monitoring student progress for completing career development plans. Capable of multi-tasking and setting priorities within a team environment, and able to identify, select, and implement career coaching/advising/counseling interventions and techniques appropriate to student goals.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of employability skills and workforce development trends, student and career development theories and their application in practice, and career development resources and practices.
SKILLS
Attention to detail and logistics; Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; verbal and written communication skills; ability to multi-task and manage priorities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position may require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Other Information

Minimum Salary: $47,476.00

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Credit Check
• Education Verification