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Elgin Community College · 2 months ago

CRSS Internship and Training Coordinator

Elgin, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $73K/yr

2+ years exp

Elgin Community College is dedicated to serving over 9,000 students across various educational programs. They are seeking a CRSS Internship and Training Coordinator to lead the Certified Recovery Support Specialist Program’s internship and training components, guiding students in securing internships and enhancing their professional skills.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Student Career Preparation: Design and deliver individual and group coaching to strengthen résumés, cover letters, recommendation letters, and related materials. Facilitate mock interviews with feedback on advanced strategies. Develop career-readiness workshops tailored to human services job search skills. Assess student readiness for internships and employment, recommending support as needed

Internship Placement: Manage internship placements aligned with student goals, program requirements, and location preferences. Evaluate student readiness and recommend appropriate placements. Maintain and analyze placement data to inform process improvements

Internship Site Relationship Management: Build and expand partnerships with internship sites to enhance opportunities and program quality. Serve as primary liaison with site supervisors, resolving concerns and ensuring communication. Conduct regular site visits to evaluate student experiences and recommend improvements

Training Facilitation & Coordination: Plan and coordinate supplemental training sessions aligned with student needs and program goals. Manage logistics and contracts with external trainers and internal departments. Facilitate workshops and support groups (e.g., WRAP, state exam prep), incorporating student feedback for continuous improvement

Student Training Registration & Records: Oversee student registration and communication for training sessions. Track and report participation and evaluations to enhance training effectiveness

Perform other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description

Qualification

Student advisingInternship coordinationTraining program managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMaster's degreePartnership buildingJudgmentCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Business, or a closely related field

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead program coordination and student development initiatives

2–4 years of professional experience in student advising, workforce development, internship coordination, or training program management

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with diverse student populations, community partners, and internal stakeholders