Position Purpose
The Graduate Internship Specialist, within the Office of Career and Life Planning (CLP) is a talented individual who is committed to helping students by assisting with the graduate school internship program. Specifically, the Graduate Internship Specialist processes applications for internships associated with graduate, executive programs. Remote work environment available.
Essential Duties Summary
- Partners with the offices of Graduate Academic Advising and International Programs to ensure an efficient process, from internship application to acceptance and I-20 completion;
- Engages with Academic Advisors, Program Directors, and Faculty Advisors to ensure academic outcomes are represented in work placements and to ensure PD permissions have been obtained when needed;
- Engages with International Programs office to ensure internship compliance for regulated non-citizens;
- Approve graduate internship applications (specifically Employment Authorization Forms) and assist students with the internship approval process, including but not limited to;
- Ensure student completion of internship-related paperwork and conduct follow-up as needed;
- Develops familiarity-to-fluency with NEC degree program learning outcomes, primarily in the graduate school;
- Assess students' statements of learning for their direct ties to internship placements;
- Review and obtain appropriate signatures on the application documents, and distribute applications to appropriate individuals;
- Organizes, creates, and maintains electronic files and archives/updates databases;
- Assists, offers feedback, and responds to inquiries for information from graduate student applicants, and resolves problems; provides exceptional customer service to these applicants.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain electronic files and archives
- Two or more years work experience in job training, human resources, and/or education is preferred.
- Experience with Windows software, including Office 365 and Excel is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to make decisions independently as well as a collaboratively.
- Ability to present oneself professionally to a variety of constituencies.
- Strong communication skills; both oral and written.
To apply, visit https://nec.peopleadmin.com/postings/6598
