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Internship Coordinator

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
201404115526 Full Time 8AM - 5PM -

Position Information

UC Riverside Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Riverside. Our Management and Technology programs assist students, both domestic and international, in today's rapidly-changing business world. We offer courses and certificates in a variety of Business and IT disciplines, as well as post-graduate diplomas in Management, Hospitality Management, Biotechnology Management and Engineering Management. We are seeking a new member for our staff that has enthusiasm for diversity, the drive to connect with local industry and an eagerness for working with international students. The successful candidate will act as a specialist in the coordination and facilitation of curricular practical training and experiential learning for both employers and students. This includes the development of contacts with business, industry, non-profit and government representatives, traveling to off-site locations.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Significant experience in career counseling and/or student advisement
Knowledge of career development concepts and effective counseling techniques.
Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with a variety of external constituencies
Proven interpersonal skills to maintain cooperative working relationships with employers, students, faculty and administration.
Knowledge of assessment tools used to facilitate student placement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must effectively be able to deliver information in a clear, concise and articulate manner to both students and employers.
Demonstrated experience in a customer service environment and/or marketing knowledge.
Ability to work successfully in an environment with the constant succession of inquiries from employers and students, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.
Extensive computer skills including database management and knowledge of MS Office.
Knowledgeable with current social media tools and trends such as Skype, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook.
Ability to work independently. Skills in organizing work, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments and follow through.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective job search techniques.
Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
Valid Driver's License.
Hired applicant must successfully pass a background check through the Department of Justice.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in a related field.
2. Experience advising international students
3. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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