Cooperative Education Coordinator Student Services Program Coordinator - P3
Cooperative Education Coordinator Student Services Program Coordinator - P3
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JOB SUMMARY
The Cooperative Education Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Director of Experiential Learning within the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills. This role is crucial in facilitating the integration of realworld experience by assisting in building partnerships between students the University and state regional and national companies and organizations. The coordinator is responsible for providing oversight to the Universitys cooperative education programs that provide all students on all campuses within all majors schools and colleges with valuable practical work experience. This role requires a highly organized communicative and proactive individual capable of developing and implementing these experiential learning programs. This appointment is an annually renewable oneyear appointment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver workshops to students faculty and staff to share the value of cooperative education opportunities that align with students academic and career goals.
- Advise students and provide feedback related to resume writing interview preparation and the job application process.
- Develop and coordinate training initiatives to prepare students for success in the workplace focusing on building professional skills and competencies.
- Offer continued guidance to students during their coop experience helping them navigate workplace challenges improve professional skills and achieve success.
- Educate and advise employers on the value of cooperative education and how programs are established and maintained throughout industry.
- Ensure that employers and supervisors fully understand and comply with all aspects of the universitys cooperative education regulations. This includes adherence to job descriptions work hour requirements salary expectations evaluation processes and other program policies.
- Contribute to the daytoday operations of the cooperative education program ensuring that students experiences are highquality and aligned with the programs goals and industry standards.
- Track and monitor student progress throughout the program offering regular checkins and feedback to both students and employers. Ensure that the learning objectives and performance standards are met by all parties involved.
- Ensure accurate uptodate records on student experiences progress evaluations and employer feedback are maintained for program reporting and compliance.
- Serve as a point of contact for both students and employers helping in problemsolving and addressing any challenges that arise during the cooperative education experience.
- Ensure that the cooperative education program complies with all relevant federal state and institutional regulations as well as industry standards and best practices.
- Keep up to date on emerging industry trends labor market demands and new opportunities ensuring the cooperative education program remains current and competitive.
- Regular travel between Storrs and regional campuses will be required.
- Collaborates to regularly provide department management with reports and insights that demonstrate the impact success and areas for improvement within the cooperative education program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in career services coordinating cooperative education programs internships or related experiential learning initiatives in an academic or industry setting.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) database management systems and other relevant software tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in career services coordinating cooperative education programs internships or related experiential learning initiatives in an academic or industry setting.
- Experience engaging with employers around developing coop or internship programs.
- Experience in advising students on the value of participation in internships community service initiatives or other related opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to plan coordinate and execute complex programs involving multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Career Management platforms.
- Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and build rapport and relationships with students staff faculty employers and community partners.
- Experience assessing student performance and resolving conflicts.
- Understanding of federal and state labor laws educational policies and best practices surrounding internships cooperative education and student employment programs.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a fulltime enddated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. The University offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: Other rights terms and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions Search #499000 to upload aresume cover letterand contact information forthree 3 professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 5 2025.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
