Coordinator, Practicum and Clinicals

Dallas College • Mountain View, CA

5d • $54,537

About The Position

Coordinate practicums to ens ure that students gain hands-on experience in their chosen career field. M anaging the practicum program. Responsible for Dallas College’s commitment to our students to provide premier quality service in their education experience. R esponsible for sourcing and securing practicum placements that align with the learning objectives of the program and student. L ocating new practicum sites, maintaining relationships with employers, coordinating practicum paperwork, and preparing students to make the exciting transition from classroom learning to practicum experience.

Requirements

• Developing external relationships to ensure students have the opportunity for practicum placements within their industry.
• Collaborating with Instructors to determine practicum placement experiences for students.
• Contributing to and monitoring the quality of the student experience.
• Supporting the administrative functions of the clinicals and practicums t o enhance the student experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Ability to develop networks and maintain contacts within the business community.
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments.
• Exhibits patience and strong active listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods.
• Understanding of the strategic plan, programs and services provided by Dallas College to enhance the student experience.
• Ability to exhibit a professional attitude and image with a commitment to quality service.
• Two (2) years of college (preferred) or High School Diploma with two (2) years’ experience in workforce development and/or clinical/practicum placements (required).
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a related field, such as recruitment or career counselling
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Official transcript will be required.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategize on how to best approach a task and develop a concrete plan to lead and accomplish student and pr acticum success.
• Disseminate information among team members and key stakeholders.
• Keep track of project progress and ensure all documents are complete and submitted to appropriate work groups for proper data storage.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, internal/external to create, facilitate business objectives and integrate solutions for student ’s practicum.
• Work cross-functionally with internal/external work groups to develop and improve multiparty initiatives for students that involve the student practicum.
• Provide and share knowledge for process improvements to address the effectiveness of work processes and solutions.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree