Career Services Internship Coordinator
American International University - Kuwait City
Job Purpose:
Under general direction of the Director of Career Services, this position is responsible for the overall development, growth, and maintenance of a comprehensive AIU Internship Program. The Internship Coordinator is responsible for developing and retaining effective relationships with regional employers to expand opportunities that lead to the ultimate recruitment of AIU students and graduates. This position will also assist with on-campus recruitment events and will assist the Student Employment Specialist in overseeing general on-campus student employment and student professional development efforts. This role supports the Director in facilitating professionalism programming to students, employers, faculty, as well as current and future key constituents of the university. The position encompasses the following three distinct areas of responsibility: Employer Relations, Event and Program Development, and Database Management.
Duties:
- Provide assistance to students seeking internship opportunities, including providing instruction on the registration process for academic internships.
- Conducts pre- and post- internship workshops for interns.
- Design and guide strategy for developing employment relationships with corporate recruiters and hiring managers to increase the number and variety of internships and full-time employment opportunities for students.
- Consult with faculty and administration to target development efforts. Manage recruitment functions.
- Advance the American International University brand by providing education on the value of AIU students and graduates.
- Engage prospective employers for targeted career events and recruiting programs.
- Conduct site visits to current and potential internship sites to evaluate learning/work environments.
- Consult employers regarding skills and competencies needed to meet the talent requirements.
- Actively engage with the community and economic development organizations.
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures in compliance with fair and equitable recruiting and selection standards.
- Develop appropriate marketing campaigns to promote student participation in AIU Internship program.
- Collect and maintain internship participation data and provide reports for stakeholders.
- Survey employers and develop necessary university reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively with a variety of people; must possess strong English communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent skills in relationship building with general audiences, particularly with students, families, faculty, staff, and employers.
- Must have strong presentation, listening, and written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education:
- Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Preferred majors: Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources, Sales, or a similar area.
- One to three years of experience in recruitment and selection practices, community relations, economic development, or any combination of similar or applicable experience.
- Background in event planning, marketing, and public relations preferred.
About American International University:
AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait whose first student cohort was admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education, including a comprehensive general education curriculum. Through its educational and student services programming, the University serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU offers degree programs in Film and Digital Media, Architecture, and Design, Engineering, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.
For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit the Job Opportunities section of our webpage and submit your resume, cover letter, and reel to: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs
