The Center for Career and Professional Development at Whittier College is seeking an Associate Director for Internships & Experiential Learning.

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), within the Student Life Division, the Associate Director for Internships & Experiential Learning (ADIEL) will act to advance the career and professional mission of the CCPD. In particular, the position encompasses the following five distinct areas of responsibility: internship development, site coordination, participant recruitment, program assessment, and office management. Hours: Varies

Exempt Status: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time

Salary Range: $68,640-$75,013; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Director, Center for Career and Professional Development

Location/Department: Whittier College/Center for Career and Professional Development Position Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job Internship Development and Coordination Provides leadership in the development and implementation of a viable off-campus internship, externship, and job shadowing program. Oversees the development and implementation of an on-campus internship program. Facilitates student learning by assisting students to secure appropriate internships to enhance overall academic experience and learn skills essential to conduct a successful job search. Teaches one section of INTD 14 Career Planning for Juniors and Seniors and/or INTD 13 Career Planning for First Year and Sophomores per academic year (INTD 13 – Fall/INTD 14 – Spring). Teaches one section of INTD 299 – Internship course (in person and virtually). Works collaboratively with faculty and administration to create policy and procedures for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of internships. Develops and updates internship manual. Coordinates and administers all aspects of the internship program. Including a close partnership with the Director of Experiential Learning (i.e. Civic Scholars Program) Counsels and advises students in career exploration, development, and career-related decisions. Plans and conducts internship workshops and information programs. Develops and implements a robust job/internship readiness program. Develops and implements on-campus training programs to help equip students with highly sought-after skills (AVID production, Adobe Creative Suite, marketing management tools, Python, etc.) Arranges meetings with faculty and academic department chairs to identify and promote relevant internships for specific majors. Internships Site Coordination Initiates and maintains contacts with employers to develop internships. Conducts site visits to evaluate appropriateness and relevance of internships for students. Identifies, develops, and monitors current internship sites. Assists director in the development of employer relations through verbal and written communications and membership in professional organizations. Makes presentations to the campus community and business community on experiential learning. Arranges for employers to visit the campus and possibly meet faculty. Participant Recruitment Designs, implements, and administers student recruitment programs for a diverse group of companies and organizations. Administers the on-campus recruiting program and calendar and leads the development of promotional material for internship opportunities. Assists employers and trains students on use of scheduling program (Handshake, Interstride). Organizes employer and graduate school information sessions. Coordinates two fairs to promote jobs and internships. Conducts on-campus interviewing orientation. Develops and facilitates workshops dealing with job-search, i.e., networking at a career fair, using the Internet in job search, resume writing, etc. Critiques resumes, cover letters, and employment applications. Counsels and advises students regarding employment opportunities through various employers. Program Assessment Maintains internship database, keeping track of internship sites, student placement, and post-internship surveys. Maintains a database of internship participants and follow-up placement information. Will assist in the development of the annual impact report. Responsible for the overall assessment of the effectiveness of the internship learning program. Office Management Responsible for the general administration and management of the CCPD in the absence of the director. Solves short-range problems that develop. Oversees the student office workers (10-15) working in the reception area, supervises their answering phones, making appointments, and opening the mail. Delegates appropriate projects to assure a smooth operation of the career center and programs. Advises students on a walk-in basis. Helps director coordinate special events throughout year, i.e., orientation, etiquette dinner. Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to position. Other duties as assigned by Executive Director. Non-essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time. Position Specifications & Requirements

Education Requires a master’s degree in business, counseling, psychology, communication, or other related major. Previous Experience Four or more years of progressively responsible office or higher education program administration experience. Must possess sufficient experience in a collegiate environment to understand academic culture and must have the ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators. Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management. Understanding of experiential education and academic/career advising. Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team. Special Requirements Good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity. Proficiency with windows environment including word processing, and knowledge of database programs.