College of Business Internship Director at Northwest Nazarene University Inc

Nampa, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Communication, Networking, Data Analysis, Student Advising, Curriculum Design, Partnership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Internship Program Development, Career Counseling, Community Engagement, Feedback Implementation, Logistics Coordination, Detail Orientation, Adaptability, Mentorship

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Description The College of Business offers a variety of business degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. In our traditional undergraduate program, we offer several majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees. At the graduate level we offer a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and Graduate Certificates in Business Analytics and Organizational Management, with more graduate certificates in development. Courses are offered on-campus, online, and in blended modalities. The College of Business enjoys accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for its undergraduate and graduate programs. Description of Position The Internship Director provides support to the faculty, staff and students in the College of Business with regard to the creation, implementation and operation of a best practices student internship program for College of Business majors and minors. The College of Business Internship Director is a year-round, full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt position which reports to the Dean. Essential Functions Identify and remain current on best practices with regard to university business College internship programs and outplacement programs Generate ideas and implement strategies to create best practices for a sustainable process and system to support, manage and maximize student internships within the Boise Valley business community and as needed within the NNU region Assist and guide the design and implementation of a best practices internship program. Use employer feedback to improve program design and strengthen partnerships Develop criteria to measure the success of internship programs. Conduct destination surveys and maintain data Serve as a liaison between students, campus Career Center and Advising, and community leaders to locate and promote opportunities, design programs, assess needs, arrange logistics and measure outcomes Represent the college at internship and career fairs, community events, and professional associations Develop corporate partnerships that can lead to internships, mentorships, scholarships, and potential full-time placements Assist student preparation for internship requirements including the application process, work functions and support to ensure student success Advise business majors and minors and recruit students into internship positions Assist in the design and implementation of curricular programs, courses, and the design of such courses Participate in campus committees and groups, Alumni, business community and areas associations to build relationships, discover opportunities and build new internship programs for the College of Business students Develop materials to facilitate workshops, webinars, and small group coaching sessions on the topic of internships Maintain all records and documentation for student internships Coach academic advisors on how to best support their students in internship programs Position may also involve assisting students with outplacement upon graduation Perform other responsibilities as assigned Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, social work, communications, education or related field Familiarity with business and business education Familiarity and current network within Boise Valley business community Current familiarity or the ability to quickly attain familiarity with the NNU College of Business and its programs 2+ years of relevant work experience (additional work experience may be substituted for advanced degree preference) Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally with diverse audiences Passionate about the opportunity to support student learning through internships and student employment opportunities Attention to detail, strong project management experience Ability to adapt priorities, track data, measure results and present findings in a meaningful way Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business administration, higher education administration, social work, communications, education or related field Familiarity with other NNU Region business communities Compensation The salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program. Appointment to this position is subject to the availability of funding. Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).

Responsibilities

The Internship Director supports the College of Business in creating and managing a best practices student internship program. This includes liaising with students, faculty, and community leaders to enhance internship opportunities and outcomes.