Boston University · 1 day ago
YAWKEY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER, Center for Career Development
Boston University is seeking a Yawkey Internship Program Manager to oversee the distribution of awards to students and support their career education through experiential learning opportunities. The role involves managing program finances, building relationships with nonprofit organizations, and evaluating program policies to enhance the internship experience for students.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize and implement all phases of application process for students, including campus wide publicity and outreach, information sessions, individual feedback sessions, application acceptance, selection committee activities, awarding of stipends, and onboarding of selected students
Monitor student progress throughout their internships and support program participants in developing career competencies through experiential learning. Nurture effective relationships with employers to ensure strong, educational internship experiences for students
Plan, organize and conduct outreach to nonprofit employers in the Boston area and beyond to cultivate new internship opportunities for students. Maintain and grow existing relationships with nonprofit organizations, to enhance opportunities for students. Represent the Program to various constituents both on and off campus
Manage program finances to ensure stipends are disbursed in keeping with endowment policies, model future spending, and budget accordingly. Engage in benchmarking to ensure stipends align with best practices. Collect, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative data, produce annual report
Evaluate program policies and procedures annually, seek feedback from students and employers, and make changes to streamline and improve the experience of students and employers by utilizing the best available technology and best practices in the field
Represent the CCD and Boston University in professional associations, conferences, and networks focused on experiential education, internship funding, and career development. Stay current on trends in experiential learning, internship policy, and best practices in program assessment. Contribute to the field through presenting, publishing, or serving on committees at local, regional, and national levels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services, social sciences, or other relevant fields, masters degree preferred, with at least 3-5 years of experience in career services, student affairs, education administration, or similar field
Program management experience including budgeting, workshop design and delivery, coaching of individual students, timely organization of student information, and ability to coordinate award decision-making
Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to correspond with accuracy and sensitivity with regard to student awards, develop written materials, guidelines, and policies
Ability to collect, analyze and report on client and program data to inform decision making, and write annual reports and other updates for program constituents
Cultural competency, commitment to inclusion, equity and engagement of all students, including students from marginalized communities
Highly collaborative, able to conduct outreach and develop relationships with diverse constituents including students, faculty, staff, alumni and employers
Ability and eagerness to learn and utilize computer applications, systems, AI, and social media
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed to support CCD activities
Benefits
Hybrid position, eligible for two days of remote work per week throughout the year.
Equal opportunity employer
Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.
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Boston University
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
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$17.6MKey Investors
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2023-09-15Grant· $13.7M
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