Internship & Experiential Learning Coordinator

Ripon College is accepting applications for the position of Internship & Experiential Learning Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Career & Professional Development, this position serves as a key member of the Center for Career & Professional Development team. This position is primarily responsible for serving as an internship, study away and abroad, and education placement studies coordinator, and instructor serving Ripon College students utilizing high impact practices to advance student success in experiential learning. This is a newly created position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: May include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

   Internships and Employer Relations (50%)

• Assist the director with developing, identifying, and strengthening relationships with employers for internships and post-college employment
• Lead internship placement
• Assess and support students’ internship success and performance.
• Evaluate the opportunities provided by sponsoring employers, agencies, and organizations.
• Manage student and faculty stipends and/or academic credit as appropriate
• Collaborate with campus partners including faculty, staff specifically the registrar, director of HR, and AVP for finance managing student and faculty stipends and/or academic credit as appropriate.
• Develop and teach 1-2 credit internship course.   

Study Away and Abroad (15%)

• Facilitate internship placement.
• Manage processes related to students’ participation in internship experiences.
• Work with Faculty Directors to assure successful recruitment.

Education Studies Placement (15%)

• Work with school districts and faculty to maximize students’ experiences.

Career and Professional Development Support (15%)

• Provide support to the Center as needed.

Technical Proficiency and Compliance Requirements (5%)

• Work with students to facilitate experiential learning through high impact practices.
• A steadfast commitment to maintaining confidentiality, and full compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Complete yearly report compiling participation, and evaluating internships and intern experience.
• Google Workspace, Handshake, and Canvas knowledge or competency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Career Development, Higher Education/Student Affairs, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in Career Services, Cooperative Education, Community Relations, Recruitment, Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience with employer relationships.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Well-developed interpersonal, leadership, project management, and group and/or classroom facilitation skills.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Career Development, Higher Education/Student Affairs, or related field. FCD or GCDF certification or eligibility. 
• Knowledge of NACE, NCDA, CUPA-HR, and/or SHRM