External Linkages Officer - Internship Coordinator

Primary responsibilities:

• Mainly responsible for the design and implementation of the college Internship Readiness and senior high school Immersion Readiness programs that will prepare students for their future careers.
• Ensure that incoming interns have adequate readiness training prior to enrollment in the internship program.
• Monitor and assess internship readiness and clearance progress of students via weekly reports, reminders, and, when necessary and possible, callouts.
• Ensure timely processing of the internship clearance.
• Assist in enrollment and internship clearance concerns related to the internship program.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism for interns.
• Facilitate orientation for interns prior to deployment to host companies.
• Provide information related to the internship program of different companies and relays company vacancies to incoming interns.
• Resolve any issues that arise prior to internship.
• Be available for consultation should questions or concerns arise.
• Act as a liaison officer between HEI and host companies.
• Coordinate with the designated supervisor or host company representative regarding the proper implementation of internship-related / career-related trainings for both the HEI and company.
• Initiate the review and proposal for process improvements; do revision and updating of the internship readiness and immersion readiness programs for each course/strand.
• Develop framework for alternative Career Advancement programs in collaboration with the Program Chairperson for that particular degree program.
• Prepare activity / project proposals and budget proposal forms, post-event reports, and liquidation reports.
• Assist the Partnerships Team in the conceptualization and execution of Partnerships-related events, programs and activities.
• Help maintain good relations with industry partners.
• Submit required reports and accreditation-related documents promptly and accurately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Assist in bringing students and employers together for a mutually beneficial arrangement through the processing of Memorandum of Agreements.
• Provide support for other events and activities.
• Organize ELP activities and office-related files.
• Coordinate with concerned offices and departments.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors.

Qualifications:

• College graduate, preferably a degree holder of Education, Counseling, Human Resource Management or other related degree programs.
• Must have an established network. Linkages / exposure with different local and international institutions, companies, NGOs, agencies, organizations, industries, schools, etc.
• Knowledgeable in contract review and negotiations.
• Have participated in networking events, fairs, conferences, expos, etc.
• Relevant trainings and seminars in personal and professional / career development is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in education, training field,career counseling or manpower recruitment.
• A record of past achievement in teaching and/or implementing training programs and the like.