Work-Based Learning Research Intern

Alamance Community College•Graham, NC

About The Position

This is a temporary, grant-funded internship opportunity totaling approximately 50 hours over six weeks, with an anticipated start date in November. Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences create meaningful connections between education and the workforce that prepare students to become career-ready graduates through on-the-job training from apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, practicums, and clinical experiences. These experiences help learners develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed for career success. The Work-Based Learning Capacity Building Intern will support Alamance Community College’s WBL Capacity Building Accelerator Program, an initiative focused on understanding and strengthening experiential learning opportunities across the college. Working closely with the Vice President of Business and Community Engagement, the intern will conduct stakeholder interviews, document findings, organize information, and prepare reports that will help the college better understand its current work-based learning activities, identify opportunities and gaps, and inform future planning. The intern will interact with a diverse group of college and community stakeholders, including students, faculty and staff, college leadership, employers, alumni, and community partners. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in qualitative research, professional communication.

Requirements

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
General knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Able to read and interpret written information.
Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dresses appropriately for position.
Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Completes work in timely manner.

Responsibilities

Conduct structured interviews with identified stakeholders using established interview questions and protocols.
Communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, college leadership, employers, alumni, and other community stakeholders to schedule and conduct interviews.
Accurately document and organize information gathered through stakeholder interviews.
Maintain organized records of completed interviews, interview notes, and related project information.
Review and synthesize interview findings to identify common themes, perspectives, opportunities, and challenges related to work-based learning at Alamance Community College.
Prepare written reports summarizing stakeholder feedback and findings.
Assist with organizing information about existing experiential learning and work-based learning opportunities across the college.
Support the Vice President of Business and Community Engagement with other research, documentation, and project-related activities associated with the WBL Capacity Building Accelerator Program.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling information shared by stakeholders.
Communicate regularly with the project supervisor regarding progress, questions, and emerging findings.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the project.