Internship Coordinator (Psychology/Human Services/Criminal Justice)

Internship Coordinator (part-time): Psychology/Human Services/Criminal Justice/Justice Studies

The School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences (HEJSS) at Lasell University seeks a highly motivated and collaborative individual to serve as a part-time undergraduate internship coordinator. The internship coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Provost of the School of HEJSS while collaborating with the program chairs in each of our programs. Our largest programs are Psychology and Criminal Justice so a strong background in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, or Criminal Justice with connections to community members/agencies in those fields is required. Other programs in the school that work with the Internship Coordinator include Legal Studies, Law & Public Affairs, and Education (non-licensure programs only).

The successful candidate will be expected to offer guidance and support for our students in their pursuit of securing an educational and career-meaningful internship through teaching, counseling, mentoring and resume/interview preparation assistance. The successful candidate will fully appreciate the critical need for students to demonstrate intercultural competence throughout their work as interns, and effectively model that competence themselves.

The candidate will be expected to interact with our existing internship sites, develop potential new relationships and maintain/update our database of internship sites. The candidate must have a positive attitude, be organized, and be willing to work collaboratively with multiple programs while also working independently. Schedule is flexible and while we strongly prefer someone who can be available in-person for some of the hours, many aspects of the position can be completed remotely.

This is a semester-based position working with students during our traditional academic semesters (fall and spring semesters). The internship coordinator is considered a part-time faculty member and while the workload will vary due to the timing of the semester, part-time faculty are expected to work an average of 12 - 14 hours per week. Depending on area of expertise, the internship coordinator may be able to also teach a class for additional compensation.

The start-date for the position is early to mid January for the spring semester.

Responsibilities

The Internship coordinator is responsible for oversight of the School of HEJSS internship program. This will involve the following:

• Develop materials and procedures for student internship processes across the multiple fields within HEJSS
• Align internship experience with program-specific and university-wide learning goals
• Meet students individually and in small groups for career development and internship search assistance
• Recruit and select internship sites; procure new internship sites
• Communicate regularly with internship supervisors and faculty members as students set up their internships
• Collaborate with Career Readiness Center to provide resources to students
• Conduct site evaluations prior to the start of an internship for new sites, including site visits if needed
• Maintain database of internship options
• Keep clear records of student progress in the internship search process and the outcomes of each students’ search
• Maintain minimum of 8 office hours per week for student appointments

Note: There are options for expanding this position into part-time teaching on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

A master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Human Services, or Social Work or a related field is required. Licensure in counseling or social work is strongly preferred, as is experience with career development and/or career counseling or career-relevant experience within one of the fields of study offered by the School of HEJSS.

Ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple constituencies such as students, internship agencies, supervisors, colleagues, and faculty.

Excellent judgment handling confidential materials.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency with computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with database management would be a plus. Experience with Handshake and/or Canvas Learning Management System preferred but can be learned within the position.

Positive attitude, high energy, and a sense of humor.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.