Director of Internships (Security)
The Director of Internships works as part of the Academic Success Center team with the goal of assisting all undergraduates into an experiential internship experience. The director collaborates with faculty, students, and external employers in the mission to provide robust internships for all majors. This position will spend half of their time in the field connecting with businesses and non-profits to promote Simpson and develop internship partnerships. All new students will be required to meet with the director during their first semester to have a meeting about their calling and vocational aspirations and to set a career planning path for their undergraduate experience. A successful candidate will possess the skills to weave the needs of all three of these constituents together.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
2. Preferred experience working directly with undergraduates in student support services, particularly in career and internship experiences.
3. Experience working with businesses and an internal drive for selling experiences.
4. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to the ability to use computer applications.
5. Must have a CA driver's license and be available to drive up to 200 miles in a week. Little overnight travel is required for the position, but occasionally there may be internship opportunities in our extended region which require visits.
6. This position should demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to undergraduates from diverse cultural, economic and academic backgrounds.
7. Ability to work as a team member and leader.
8. Strong problem solving and planning skills.
9. Preference will be given to individuals who had an internship which significantly made an impact on their learning and career path.
General Expectations:
1. Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
2. Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
3. Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
4. Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
5. Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
6. Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
7. Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions).
8. Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
9. Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides leadership on campus in the areas of internships, career preparation, and vocational calling. This will include personal professional development and staff, faculty, and student professional development.
2. Balance the needs of each constituent stakeholder through networking, developing relationships, careful listening, and discernment. Anticipated stakeholders include students, faculty, alumni, and community partners in industry and service fields.
3. Participates in developing a vocational curriculum for Simpson's first-year experience course.
4. Guides the development of LinkedIn pages for all students and encourages students to use as a portfolio of best work while encouraging faculty and staff to encourage and endorse students talents and skills.
5. Develop professional development opportunities for students to help them grow in professionalism and soft skills.
6. Engage with community members and alumni in creating networking events or job fairs for students as appropriate.
7. Engage in ongoing professional development in career and vocational services.
8. Foster the use of LinkedIn among students, faculty, and staff.
9. Actively participate as a member of the Student Services team, including a willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Job Title:
Director of Internships
Typical Working Conditions: (Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)
Indoors in controlled environment, traveling
Equipment Used: (List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)
Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener
Essential Physical Tasks: (List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)
Sitting for long periods of time using a computer, driving
Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:
Key (Based on typical week):
N=NeverR=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)
F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)C=Constant (over 66% of time)
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
N
R
O
F
C
N
R
O
F
C
Lifting/Carrying
Twisting/Turning
Under 10 lbs
X
Reach over shoulder
X
11-20 lbs
X
Reach over head
X
21-50 lbs
X
Reach outward
X
51-100 lbs
X
Climb
X
Over 100 lbs
X
Crawl
X
Kneel
X
Pushing/Pulling
Squat
X
Under 10 lbs
X
Sit
X
11-20 lbs
X
Walk-Normal Surfaces
X
21-50 lbs
X
Walk-Uneven Surfaces
X
51-100 lbs
X
Walk-Slippery Surfaces
X
Over 100 lbs
X
Stand
X
Bend
X
Driving
Automatic Trans
X
Standard Trans
X
Other
Keyboard/Ten Key
X
Fingering (fine dexterity)
X
Handling (grasping, holding)
X
Repetitive Motion - Hands
X
Repetitive Motion - Feet
X
Salary: $68,640-$70,000 annually
