Career Center

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an innovative, energetic, and student-centered Coordinator of Experiential Learning to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Experiential Learning, the Coordinator of Experiential Learning will be responsible for administration of the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program for Dietrich students as well as other internship and community engagement programs. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an interesting and exciting work environment.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program including, but not limited to recruiting and selecting nonprofits and start-up organizations in the Pittsburgh community; managing the PSIP student application process; overseeing the funding process for students participating in PSIP and the collection of Host Site Program fees; and planning opportunities for PSIP students to engage in activities that promote an appreciation for the Pittsburgh area.
• Promote and communicate opportunities for experiential learning to Dietrich College students, including internships, community engaged learning and undergraduate research
• Promote and coordinate opportunities for students to request funding for low or unpaid internships
• Coordinate regular professional development workshops during the summer for students engaging in experiential learning opportunities in collaboration with campus partners
• Host events and design workshops throughout the year for students in the college to explore and reflect on the connections they have made or would like to make between their curricular and co-curricular experiences through experiential learning
• Assist the Director of Experiential Learning with assessing student engagement with experiential learning
• Meet with students in an advisory capacity to support their experiential learning goals, including helping them to understand options available and resources for securing these opportunities
• Assist with college-wide events and workshops that promote student involvement in experiential learning opportunities including but not limited to the annual Under Construction: Internships event, Dietrich College Orientation Resource Fair, Family Weekend event, April Yield and others that will be newly established
• Collaborate with campus partners, including Student Affairs (Career and Professional Development Center, Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development, etc.) and the other colleges and units, as appropriate
• Serve on university and college-wide committees as appropriate

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Dietrich College and inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or an equivalent level of education and experience, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent organization, attention to detail and planning skills
• Commitment to equity-focused practices

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