Nazareth Prep · 3 weeks ago
Director of Student Internships and Workforce Development
Emsworth, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveNazareth Prep is an independent Catholic high school that provides rigorous, internship-centered education. The Director of Student Internships and Workforce Development is responsible for managing and enhancing the internship program, coordinating career services, and facilitating professional development sessions related to workforce readiness.
Primary and Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of internship programs
Review and assess the existing internship programs with business partners (corporate and nonprofit) in the Pittsburgh region
Support business partners to enhance their internship structures, ensuring their programs meet the needs of students and while demonstrating added value to all internship partners
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of internship placements, adjusting as necessary to ensure student success and partner satisfaction
Implement programs that develop and enhance students' college and career readiness, e.g., professionalism, effective communication, collaboration and professional skills, presentation and networking skills, social media usage, etc
Support students to consistently exceed workplace expectations during internships, providing ongoing coaching for improvement
Create opportunities for students to connect with mentors on and off campus, to enrich their internship experience
Provide college and career counseling, resume and cover letter writing assistance, and interview preparation
Create and implement a mentor orientation and professional development program for student interns and business partner mentors to ensure mentors are successfully supporting students
Develop strategies and methods for mentors to effectively support ongoing student growth and development of professional skills and workplace readiness
Provide ongoing development for mentors to ensure they understand the internship model and are equipped to support students in their roles
Build and maintain healthy relationships with business partners and organizations, while working to ensure mentors are successful
Supervise and provide ongoing professional development to the teacher internship managers, to successfully support students with internship readiness and ongoing support
Develop and equip teacher internship managers with the applicable skills to successfully support students
Ensure that teacher managers can effectively coach students to succeed in their internships and provide regular feedback for improvement
Actively monitor teacher internship managers’ performance and provide ongoing support to ensure each student intern and internship site is successful
Coordinate with the Director of Admissions to match student interests, goals, and placement with internship site needs
Collaborate with the Student Achievement and Development Manager on college and career exploration and internship initiatives to ensure a cohesive program
Organize regular check-ins with business and nonprofit partners to ensure alignment and continued success of the internship and workforce development program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, or related field; master's degree preferred
Experience in program development, college counseling, internship coordination, and/or workforce development
Strong understanding of the needs and expectations of both corporate and nonprofit organizations, and the skills and support high school students need to be successful in college, career, and life
Proven experience in coaching and mentorship
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and manage relationships with students, business partners, nonprofit organizations, and teacher managers
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Passion for student success and professional development, with a focus on enhancing students' workplace readiness
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Have a valid PA drivers' license and must possess or be willing to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances
Must be at least 21 years of age or older
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Company
Nazareth Prep
Nazareth Prep is an affordable and innovative independent Catholic school based on the belief that every student — regardless of race, religion, or economic status — should have access to a quality education.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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