Assistant Director, Internship Connections

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Within you cover letter, please include a brief description of how your previous full-time work experience engaged with or related to experiential education program support or oversight.

Posting Information

Posting Number	2024440
Posting/Functional Title	Assistant Director, Internship Connections
University Pay Plan Title	Asst Dir, Career Services
Location	San Marcos
Department	Career Services
Recruitment Type	Open to All
Job Type	Full-Time
Funding Source	Permanent
Monthly Salary	$5,525 - $6,025
Job Category	Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.	Bachelor’s Degree Full-time experience in university/college career services, employer recruitment, experiential learning, internship program coordination, or similar department Familiarity with best practices and trends in experiential learning
Preferred Qualifications	Advanced degree in higher education administration, counseling, human resources, or related field Experience developing program assessments and student learning outcomes Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions Evidence of strong communication skills, both written and verbal Prior experience developing and delivering effective, clear, and engaging presentations within a higher education setting Familiarity with employer needs, opportunities, and challenges in relation to internship program development and management Exposure to university career center management platforms (e.g. Handshake) Use of technology in a work office environment
Job Description	With the goal of elevating student career readiness, the Assistant Director for Internship Connections leads the career center’s initiatives in developing and delivering programs, resources, and services designed to expand student access to and engagement with internship opportunities and other career-focused experiential learning opportunities. Internship Connections is a new area within the Texas State career center, dedicated to empowering students to cultivate meaningful and successful careers by connecting students with transformative internship opportunities.
Job Duties	In collaboration with key stakeholders, deliver programs and resources designed to increase student accessibility and engagement with internship opportunities and other relevant forms of career-focused experiential learning opportunities Supervise the duties of the Internship Connections Specialist, providing guidance and leadership to support the success of the internship connections area and mission of the career center Identify barriers to internship engagement and develop solutions to increase overall student access to internship opportunities Identify and establish relationships with potential internship host organizations Through effective management of longitudinal data collection and analysis, track and assess student internship participation Educate students, campus partners, families, and others on the value of internships and career experiences Assist colleges and academic departments in the development and implementation of internship program policies, guidelines, and procedures Promote internship programs and opportunities to students, faculty, and the broader university community Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and changes in the fields of experiential education and career
Additional Information to Applicants	Within you cover letter, please include a brief description of how your previous full-time work experience engaged with or related to experiential education program support or oversight.
Job Open Date	04/04/2024
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled	Yes
Normal Work Days	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start	8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End	5:00PM
Posting Notices	You will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a cover letter.
Legal and Required Notices	Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?	Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents! Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more! Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs. An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Quick Link	https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46107

Applicant Document

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

DD 214/DD1300

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Have you earned a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
Indicate the number of years you have worked full-time in career services, employer recruitment, experiential learning, internship program coordination, or similar departments.
- I have no full-time experience working in the above described departments.
- I have less than two years full-time experience working in the above described departments.
- I have between two and five years full-time experience working in the above described departments.
- I have more than five years full-time experience working in the above described departments.
How would you rate your familiarity with best practices and trends in experiential learning?
- No knowledge of best practices and trends
- Moderate to intermediate knowledge of best practices and trends
- Extensive knowledge of best practices and trends