University Internships Program Manager

About the position

The University Internships Program Manager plays a key role in strengthening the Mason Internship Network by establishing efficient systems and processes for coordination among faculty, staff, and industry partners, enhancing and overseeing relevant data collection, supporting faculty in creating more structured experiential learning curricula that include internships and other work-based learning experiences, and increasing student awareness of and engagement in such experiences. This position is in the Office of Undergraduate Education and reports directly to the Senior Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education, with a dotted reporting line to the Executive Director of University Career Services in University Life. The Program Manager works closely with both individuals in executing strategies to increase the number of available internships, as well as student awareness of and engagement in internships as part of their education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate George Mason Internship Network by scheduling, convening, and leading group meetings.
• Set meeting agendas and ensure consistent communication and alignment across stakeholders.
• Oversee George Mason Internship Network listserv.
• Share best practices in experiential learning with the George Mason community.
• Promote V-TOP professional development scholarships and related opportunities.
• Engage network members in training and professional development modules.
• Work with relevant offices to assess and enhance existing data collection methods aimed at assessing student engagement in internships and related work-based learning experiences.
• Oversee data collection efforts, leveraging technology to ensure comprehensive and accurate data.
• Ensure data collection efforts align with reporting requirements.
• Work with industry partners to grow formal partnerships promoting internships and related work-based learning for George Mason students.
• Assist in convening relevant employer advisory boards.
• Share employer needs with Employer Engagement Consultants in University Career Services.
• Facilitate connections between employers and faculty teaching in relevant areas.
• Provide support to faculty working groups focused on enhancing existing and developing new curricula related to professional preparation, work-based learning, and internships.
• Provide input based on best practices in experiential learning and industry partnerships to faculty working on such curricula.
• Collaborate with schools and colleges to develop and promote curricula that align with Virginia's high-demand occupations and professional needs.
• Perform other duties consistent with the mission of this position and the units it serves.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated work experience in a related professional setting.
• Experience working with internship programs in an educational or professional setting.
• Experience with data collection and/or program evaluation.
• Organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Relationship skills (teamwork, collaboration, networking, development).
• Technology skills including at least some Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Salesforce, and Banner.
• Ability to implement academic programs and services.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Ability to develop data collection methods in concert with existing technology and processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in related field.
• Experience working in a college/university environment.
• Related experience in higher education.
• Experience working with the implementation of experiential and/or internship programs and services.
• Knowledge of the local/regional/state business community.
• Project management skills.
• Program evaluation development, including data collection and analysis.