Assistant Director Internships & Experiential Learning - Pioneer Center for Student Excellence

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Assistant Director, Internships & Experiential Learning

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director, Internships & Experiential Learning provides leadership and coordination in developing, implementing and evaluating student internships and the experiential learning program for TWU. The Assistant Director serves as the point of contact for department internship supervisors or coordinators, maintains a clearinghouse of internship and experiential learning opportunities, evaluations, and assessment data in support of internships and experiential learning. The Assistant Director plans and conducts workshops and promotes internships & experiential learning institution-wide. The Assistant Director will provide purposeful education to undergraduate and graduate students through real-world experiences such as service learning, internships, practica, or civic engagement outside of the classroom. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in developing relationships with businesses and civic entities that can provide potential internship and experiential learning opportunities for students. Work is performed under minimal supervision, and performance is based on completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies and Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director, Internships & Experiential Learning

Supervises: May supervise Graduate Assistants and Student Assistants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Coordinates student internship and experiential learning programs.

• Develops and maintains a clearinghouse or database of internships for students institution-wide.

• Coordinates and maintains evaluations and assessment data for internships and experiential learning.

• Develops and produces statistical and analytical reports.

• Administers and promotes process and activities in support of internships and experiential learning.

• Creates, plans, and facilities workshops and presentations promoting internships and experiential learning.

• Oversees Experiential Student Scholar recognition awards program.

• Manages the internship and experiential learning websites.

• Assists in developing civic and business relationships that increase opportunities for internships and experiential learning for students.

• Represents the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence on internal and external committees, task forces, and councils.

• Evaluates current programs and develops new programs when appropriate.

• Participates in all aspects of the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence.

• Oversees Experiential Learning and related projects and awards recognition.

• Manages Experiential Learning data, assessment, documentation, and reporting.

• Manages and maintains the Experiential Learning Program website.

• Represents the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence on internal and external committees, task forces, and councils.

• Evaluates current programs and develops new programs when appropriate.

• Coordinates and participates in all aspects of the Pioneer Center.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required. Years of experience may substitute for required education on a year for year basis.

EXPERIENCE

Three years' experience in higher education and previous experience related to project coordination and management.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Knowledge of internship, experiential learning pedagogy and student success initiatives.

• Knowledge of academic programming related to internships and experiential education.

• Ability to develop and maintain databases, reports, and processes.

• Ability to integrate resources and information to assist in developing procedures and to solve problems.

• Ability to present information effectively to internal and external audiences.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to produce accurate reports under time pressure, when needed.

• Ability to multi-task, develop and present workshops or training, and ability to advise and guide students specific to experiential learning and internship opportunities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.