Internship Placement Coordinator.

Position Title: Internship Placement Coordinator. Employee Classification: Career Resource Coord... College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC Department: 940611-WORKFORCE DEV & CAREER READINESS Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Location: Doña Ana Community College Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 - $54,885.74; Commensurate with qualifications Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position Classification Summary: Advises students about employment opportunities and careers. Encourages employers to recruit NMSU graduates. Conducts individual and group sessions to inform students of services, policies, and procedures and to provide assistance in resume preparation and interviewing techniques. Serves as liaison between employers and students; administers activities associated with the campus interview program. Coordinates production of job opportunities bulleting and refers students to prospective employers. Classification Standard Duties: Coaches and prepares students and alumni on finding suitable employment by developing job-search skills, effective presentation skills, and understanding of all services available in the Career Services Office through individual advising and group and class presentations. Coaches and assists students and alumni to seek desired employment opportunities. Coaches and assists student and alumni to gain experience through student activities, community service, student employment, research projects, cooperative education, internships and other creative opportunities. Creates and manages the link between alumni, employers, and professional organizations who will provide opportunities for students and alumni to develop professional interests and competencies, integrate academic learning and work, and to explore future career possibilities. Works with faculty in order to develop understanding of the curriculum and corresponding job market to build potential employer contacts. Provides office hours to assigned college areas to advise students and deliver employment services information. Utilizes available computer technology to design and deliver presentations, design and edit office publications, and maintain required statistical information. Develops the personal, internet and print resources necessary to accurately and professionally advise students, alumni and employers. May lead and guide other staff, either same or lower level, or student workers.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise. Knowledge of career counseling, career testing, resource library utilization, on-campus recruiting, job postings resume referrals and career fairs. Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Proofreading and editing skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to advise students/alumni with regard to resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing skills and job search strategies. Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to identify and develop employment opportunities at the internship, co-op and full time levels. Ability to foster a cooperative environment to work within the department, as well as with constituencies in other organizational units. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Job Duties and Responsibilities The Career Placement & Internship Coordinator will manage the career placement of DACC graduates and track placements into industry and establish strong STEM pipelines to local employers. • Develop internship sites with regional employers for DACC STEM students. • Recruit employers to host STEM students in internships and will assist in managing the internship program. • Network with local and regional employers to assist students with job placement. • Develop and maintain connections with employers to assist students and alumni to find relevant employment. • Collaborate with college departments to align curriculum with industry needs. Position will survey industry partners and gather information on needed skills, credentials, and certifications. • Track student internship and career placement data. Position will maintain accurate and complete records of student internship placements and career placements and produce reports on these data. Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements of the Position Department Contact: McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, MCGarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required. Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk