Internship Coordinator

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu .

Job Summary

The Internship Coordinator will provide one-on-one and group career advising and coaching to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni and is responsible for planning and coordinating the activities and operations of the department's employee relations and internship efforts. Career advising and coaching will include but is not limited to self-awareness and career exploration, interpretation of career assessments, resume, curriculum vitae, cover letter writing, mock interviews, class presentations, professional career transition topics, and job, graduate, professional school search strategies. Each Internship Coordinator will assist in the implementation of the Career Planning Milestones Program, provide data collection for the First Destination Survey, and assist in the planning and execution of Career Fairs and other networking events.

Responsibilities

Advising - 60%
- Advise and coach students in one-on-one and group settings (including workshops and class presentations) on various career-related and graduate/professional school planning topics to include but not limited to c/v, cover letters and resume reviews, mock interviews, career and major exploration, personal statement reviews, graduate school and professional school application process, career transition topics, graduate and professional school search strategies, and shadowing/internships/job search strategies.
- Stay current on trends, resources, research, and recruitment activities that impact students' employability, as well as those affecting students applying to graduate and professional schools.
- Research career information and resources to assist students with graduate/professional school planning and career decision-making.

Liaison - 15%
- Serves as a liaison with assigned academic departments based on discipline clusters to communicate programs, services, and student needs.
- Partners with internal and external partners to connect students with additional resources that enhance career development efforts and employability.
- Disseminate information on graduate and professional school preparation, career development resources and makes appropriate referrals.

Database Management - 10%
- Manages the electronic internship approval process as well as the database of internships and shadowing opportunities, which includes communicating with students, faculty, and employers.

Special Projects - 10%
- Internship Coordinators will complete special projects as assigned.
- These projects may focus on student and employer outreach marketing, departmental assessment (including internship placement and learning outcomes) and creating in-house publications.

Other - 5%
- Other duties as assigned to support institutional and departmental initiatives

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree.

Required Experience
- Previous work experience in Career Services or related functional area.
- Demonstrated experience creating and presenting educational workshops/programs.


Required Other
- Valid Driver's license.


Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.

Preferred Experience
- At least one year experience advising college students and delivering career services programs within a higher education environment.
- Ability to perform various assessments (e.g. MBTI, StrengthsQuest) and operate computerized career guidance systems such as Focus2.

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 7. The minimum salary is $19.58/hour ($40,729). Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

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Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Ability to use technology for conducting surveys and tracking and monitoring student progress for completing career development plans.


-Ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with students/alumni, faculty/staff, and employers.

- Capable of multi-tasking and setting priorities within a team environment, and able to identify, select, and implement career coaching/advising/counseling interventions and techniques appropriate to student goals.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of employability skills, student and career development theories and their application in practice, and career development resources and practices.

- Knowledge of career, occupational, and employment information and trends for guiding students.


SKILLS
- Written and verbal communication, teaching, presentation, interpersonal and relationship building skills, proficient in Microsoft Office programs, and workshop/program planning.

- Should have strong technology skills related to the area of career counseling/advising including career planning and assessments, job search tools and resources, and graduate/ professional school planning (e.g. LinkedIn, Holland Self-Directed Search, Occupational Net).

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report