Director of Internships, Love School of Business
Elon University
Elon, NC
Full-time
Education
Posted on June 8, 2023
Director of Internships, Love School of Business
Requisition Number: 20122539
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
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Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40
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Summary Position
The Director of Internships for the Love School of Business (LSB) reports to the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the LSB and provides leadership for the internship experience among LSB students. Undergraduate LSB students are required to complete one internship for academic credit as a graduation requirement. The Director is responsible for supporting student efforts to secure internships, monitoring the internships, and assessing the performance of students completing their internships for academic credit. The Director will interact with internship supervisors, employers, the external community, as well as relevant Elon staff and faculty to meet those objectives. The Director of Internships works within the Porter Family Professional Development Center with three other highly motivated and engaged staff, and seven student ambassadors who serve as the first point of contact within the Porter Center.
Benefits of Working at Elon University As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Education Requirements
MBA or Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or a related discipline with a minimum of five years of work experience.
Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: A minimum of five years of work experience. Three or more years of professional experience working in career development within higher education is preferred.
Supervisory Experience: No
Supervisory Experience Detail
Special Skills or Experience
·Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills suitable for a corporate audience·Extensive experience in the use of relevant technologies, particularly with respect to assessments and career development (Symplicity and Qualtrics experience is a plus)·Proficiency with MS Office and database management experience·High level of organizational ability, including the ability to organize and coordinate a diverse workload with attention to detail and ability set and meet deadlines·An autonomous work style, with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents.
Ability to initiate and develop relationships with students and employers, both one-on-one and in group setting
Special Instructions to Applicants
You are invited to submit your cover letter, a resume, and list of three references to apply for this position at the end of the application process. This position will remain open until filled but application review will commence on May 15. Apply before May 15 for full consideration.
Posting Date: 05/01/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
General Purpose of Position
The Director of Internships for the Love School of Business (LSB) reports to the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the LSB and provides leadership for the internship experience among LSB students. The Director is responsible for supporting student efforts to secure internships, monitoring the internships, and assessing the performance of students completing their internships for academic credit. The Director will interact with internship supervisors, employers, the external community, as well as relevant Elon staff and faculty to meet those objectives. The Director of Internships works within the Porter Family Professional Development Center with three other highly motivated and engaged staff, and seven student ambassadors who serve as the first point of contact within the Porter Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Advising and Mentoring·Advise students in career planning and career-related decisions·Guide students to secure appropriate internships to enhance overall academic experience and learn skills essential to conduct a successful job search·Conduct internship information sessions throughout the year, as well as additional class presentations that are relevant to the internship program within the Love School of Business·Support 10-12 international business dual-degree (IBDD) students in securing an internship, collaborating with the Global Education Center and Director of the IBDD program to ensure employment authorization, and oversee their 16-credit internship course during the yearAdministrative·Coordinate and administer all aspects of the for-credit internship program, including all administrative and academic management of the program (serving approximately 400-450 students each academic year)·Coordinate with faculty to infuse professional development content into the Gateway to Business course (BUS 1110) throughout the academic year (fall, winter, and spring)·Work collaboratively with faculty and administration to create policy and procedures to ensure the academic quality and integrity of internships
·Share assessment data related to internships and work within the Porter Center to stakeholders
·Supervise student ambassadorsContact with Employers·Track and assess internship sites and supervisors, assuring that all students are completing high quality internship experiences·Travel to internship locations and conduct site visits with internship employers·Maintain relationships with key employers and industry contacts·Assess third party study abroad providers to determine viability of internships for credit while abroadAdditional duties as assigned
Education and Experience
MBA or Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or a related discipline with a minimum of five years of work experience. A minimum of five years of work experience. Three or more years of professional experience working in experiential education and/or career development within higher education is preferred.
Does this position require driving for the university? No
Additional Information
To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9428
Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
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