Internship Coordinator

The Center for Career Development is dedicated to helping students make connections between their academic experiences and professional paths. We empower students in their career journeys by providing comprehensive resources, guidance, and support. Our aim is to assist students and alumni to explore career options, developing essential skills, and navigating the job market effectively. Through personalized counseling, workshops, internships, networking opportunities, and access to relevant tools and information, we strive to foster confidence, resilience, and success in every stage of career development. Reporting to the Manager, Career Development and Experiential Opportunities, the Internship Coordinator provides internship, F-1 status, and professional development advisement and support to the student community at The New School in a fast-paced environment.This position is a Local 1205 Professional Unit position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Local 1205 Teamsters and The New School.The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.RESPONSIBILITIESProcess all Experience-Internship requests for students participating in internships outside of the university.Provide guidance and instruction to students on school internships policies and processes, and career guidance; support the Manager with tracking student internship submissions.Provide guidance to international students with maintaining their legal status and in compliance with federal student visa rules as it relates to for credit and non credit academic internships.Liaise and collaborate with ISSS on all international student Experience-Internship submissions allowing CPT issuance; liaise and collaborate with other other staff, departments, and students as required.Resolve any issues, concerns or conflicts that may arise during the employer-student internship period and support the Manager in responding to students, faculty, and staff on all experience-internship related matters by email, phone, or in-person.Support Manager in developing informational and educational materials for students including workshops, events that educate students on experience-internship processes and promote the professional success of international municates with staff, faculty, students and employers about internships, policies and regulations.Adheres to government regulations, university policies, procedures and practices.Establishes a professional presence on campus and in the field through partnerships and associations; and participates in education conferences and meetings.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years' related experience in a diversityequityinclusionsocial justice higher education setting, event planning, career services, employer relations or higher education; strong customer service skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to cultural differences, commitment to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice practices in support of a diverse community; able to exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment.Effective presentation, demonstrated oral and written communication skills; demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects both independently and as part of a team.Ability to prioritize and manage effectively multiple deadlines and projects; self-starter with an interest in working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and nimble team environment.Ability to assist with implementation of new events with impeccable attention to detail.Must be proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and able to learn new platforms.Some nights and weekends required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree.Knowledge of Handshake, Banner, DegreeWorks, and Starfish.Experience with NACE, LinkedIn or other coaching-related professional organizations and tools.Experience working in higher educationcareer development.WORK MODEHybridSplit - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4xweek) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-HYBRIDSALARY RANGE$64,350We look forward to receiving your application!

Created: 2025-02-21