Amherst College seeks a Manager of Internship Programs to join the Career Center and Center for Community Engagement teams. Reporting to the Directors of the Career Center (CC) and Center for Community Engagement (CCE), the Manager will work collaboratively with CC\/CCE team members to advise and educate underclass students about all aspects of the internship search process and help them secure and make the most of challenging intern opportunities. The CCE portion of the position is grant-funded.<\/p>\n
Amherst College is a private, co-educational, liberal arts institution with over 1700 students and 190 faculty located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts. Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium.<\/p>\n
Specific duties will include the management of the newly created Amherst Select Internship Program and continued development of a public service internship program. Position will provide individual and group advising, create and deliver skill development workshops, and identify and implement panels, events and programs. Provide general career advising to students\/alumni; host weekly drop-in hours; and engage in other activities (e.g. orientation, homecoming, alumni events) as deemed necessary. The position requires occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.<\/p>\n
Qualifications: Master\u2019s degree and professional experience in program development and management of domestic\/international internship programs strongly preferred. A Bachelor\u2019s degree and a minimum of three years\u2019 professional experience in higher education, counseling, career advising or human resources required. Excellent communication, project and relationship management, presentation and organizational skills. Experience developing and facilitating panels, programs and events. Must be team-oriented with the ability to work well with other staff members in the development and administration of programs with the Career Center, the Center for Community Engagement and throughout the college.<\/p>\n
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. A review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.<\/p>\n