COLLEGE TO CAREER NAVIGATOR - HUMAN RESOURCES

Access: Supports for Living•Middletown, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The College to Career Navigator is responsible for attracting, onboarding, and managing the internship program across the Access Network of agencies. The role develops long-term relationships with regional and nationwide college career centers to attract quality interns interested in the Hudson Valley region. This onsite position is based in Middletown, New York, and requires some travel. The Navigator serves as a liaison between Access and colleges, supports internship recruitment and placement, and oversees program processes and initiatives. The role also contributes to intern development, employee retention and promotional opportunities, tuition reimbursement, student loan relief, newsletters, surveys, evaluations, and scholarship administration.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity.
Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong working knowledge of the agency, its programs, and its job titles.
Superior computer skills.
Experience in a collegiate environment and the ability to interact effectively with internship department faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
Understanding of experiential education and career advising.

Nice To Haves

College degree; related work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Act as the company liaison with career counselors at local colleges to build partnerships that support successful placement of graduates into Access positions.
Lead the creation, completion, and approval of University/Access affiliation agreements.
Promote a culture of belonging through initiatives that attract a diverse population of interns and strengthen agency values.
Build partnerships with colleges to develop local and statewide experiential learning opportunities for students.
Manage intern applications through recruitment, including collecting and reviewing applications.
Interview internship candidates to assess their qualifications and fit with agency culture and job requirements.
Prepare candidates for interviews by providing tips and sample questions for practice.
Review resumes to assess qualifications, experience, and relevant skills, and identify potential candidates for open positions.
Conduct reference and background checks.
Coordinate with hiring managers to schedule interviews and orient new hires.
Schedule and conduct orientation sessions for new interns or student workers.
Conduct exit interviews with departing interns or student workers and use feedback to improve the program.
Educate interns about next steps for licensure or employment with the Access Network.
Develop and revise internship policies and procedures as needed.
Educate the Access Network about the internship process.
Oversee tuition reimbursement.
Support the internal career fair focused on retention and promotional opportunities.
Prepare the HR/intern newsletter.
Serve as the point person for NRSA/NHC student loan relief.
Conduct surveys and ensure intern evaluations are completed.
Lead administration of the scholarship program.