COLLEGE TO CAREER NAVIGATOR - HUMAN RESOURCES
About The Position
The College to Career Navigator attracts, onboards, and manages the internship program across the Access Network of agencies. The role develops long-term relationships with regional and national college career centers to connect quality interns with opportunities in the Hudson Valley Region. This is an onsite position in Middletown, New York, with some travel required, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at a rate of $23.44 per hour. The Navigator serves as a liaison with college career counselors, builds partnerships and student experiential opportunities, and leads the creation and approval of university affiliation agreements. The position manages intern recruitment and selection, coordinates interviews and orientations, supports internship policies and processes, and oversees related programs including tuition reimbursement, career fairs, newsletters, student loan relief, surveys, evaluations, and scholarships.
Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity.
- Strong organizational skills and 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.
- Ability to sit or stand for several hours, use a computer and phone, and travel to internship sites and recruitment events.
Nice To Haves
- A college degree is preferred; related work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the company liaison to college career counselors and build partnerships that support graduate placement.
- Lead the creation, completion, and approval of university and Access affiliation agreements.
- Promote a culture of belonging through initiatives that attract a diverse intern population aligned with agency values.
- Build college partnerships to develop local and statewide experiential learning opportunities.
- Manage intern applications through recruitment, including collecting and reviewing applications.
- Interview internship candidates to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and suitability for job requirements.
- Prepare candidates for interviews by providing tips and sample questions.
- Review resumes to evaluate qualifications, experience, and relevant skills, including identifying candidates for open positions.
- Conduct reference and background checks to verify application and resume information.
- Coordinate with hiring managers to schedule interviews and orient new hires.
- Schedule and conduct orientation sessions for interns and 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 for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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