#96746 Internship Counselor - DESCRIPTION The Teaching + Learning Commons (the Commons) is the campus-wide innovative infrastructure for comprehensive faculty and student support. It is the executive branch of the Executive Vice Chancellor for advancing teaching excellence and student success. The mission of the Commons is to advance student success through teaching excellence and comprehensive academic student support; be an incubator for student academic success innovations; increase access to education on campus and beyond: and, actively promote equity and inclusion within the organization and through its programs and services. Through six unique but integrated hubs, the Commons work encompasses four areas: instructor support to enhance their teaching (inside and outside the classroom, in traditional as well as in digital teaching and learning settings); support undergraduate and graduate students to advance their success at UC San Diego and beyond; support graduate students to develop their professional development as instructors; and actively promote equity and inclusion within its organization and through its programs and services. Part of the Commons Experiential Learning Hub, The Academic Internship Program (AIP) facilitates student engagement in structured academic internships that bridge theory and practice via opportunities for students to apply their academic foundation to real world settings and problems. Through the support and coordination of credit-bearing experiential learning programs structured to incorporate a cycle of applied activity and reflection, AIP facilitates community engagement, career exploration and development, and the development of competencies critical to success at and beyond the University. Reporting to the Director of the Academic Internship Program (AIP), the Internship Counselor coordinates academic internships for undergraduate students that create opportunities for academic and career learning and development. Assist science and engineering students with identifying and obtaining internships, establishing learning objectives, and effectively articulating their goals and relevant skill sets. Advise students on program and University procedures and policies related to participation and enrollment in academic internships. Build and maintain professional relationships with local organizations in relevant industries to develop experiential learning opportunities for students. Evaluate internship descriptions for adherence to program and Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) guidelines. Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments and campus units, and participate in AIP's outreach, assessment, and program development efforts. Responsible for coordination, advising, and ongoing development and outreach for one or more of AIP's special programs and partnerships, including the Biology Research Internship Program. Help mediate conflicts which may arise during students' tenure, and facilitate reflection to increase the effectiveness of learning. - Please submit a cover letter for a complete application. - QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree and one to three years of related experience in a higher education setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience in applying the principles and theories of counseling/advising with a diverse range of undergraduate students. Ability to quickly assess students educational and career-related needs and provide useful responses and advice. - Experience working with students in higher education settings and knowledge of trends in higher education, particularly in relation to internships and experiential learning. - Skills in judgment and decision-making. Ability to interpret broadly defined and/or non-proceduralized policies and regulations and to analyze data and evaluate student academic coursework. - Ability to coordinate programs under minimal supervision and collaborate with a wide range of academic, administrative and student affairs departments. - Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills. - Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. - Problem solving skills. Ability to anticipate, identify and analyze problems and recommend solutions. - Strong demonstrated organizational and time management skills to establish goals and prioritize workload; ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and timelines. - Ability to coordinate and implement student recruitment and program outreach efforts. - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results. - Duties may require direct contact and/or supervision of children (defined as individuals under the age of 18); completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) form will be required. - The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. 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