Director of Graduate Intern Programs - U of I at Springfield

University of Illinois at Springfield
Center for State Policy and Leadership
Office of Graduate Intern Programs

Job Title: Director

Description: Working under the direction of the Interim Executive Director of the Center for State Policy and Leadership, the person in this position oversees the recruitment, selection and placement of Graduate Public Service Interns in state agencies, local government units and non-profit agencies. The Director is responsible for the ongoing development and administration of the program and supervises support staff for the program. The Graduate Public Service Internship (GPSI) program, which began in 1974, has been placing UIS graduate interns with state agencies for the past 37 years. For FY11, 150 GPSI interns are placed with approximately 16 state agencies. To date the program has provided graduate level professional work experience for over 3,000 UIS students.

Major Duties: Develop and expand internship opportunities through marketing with government agencies, program alumni, non-profits and other individuals and organizations. Negotiate contracts with placement agencies. Oversee recruitment of a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the intern slots using a wide range of marketing techniques including use of website materials, posters, brochures, emails and in-person contacts, working with various UIS departments and outside groups in the process. Facilitate the process of final intern selection through a comprehensive screening and interview process. Provide supervision to selected interns by offering orientation programs for interns and supervisors, conducting sites visits and overseeing the annual intern performance evaluation process.

Facilitate the academic progress of interns by working with various UIS academic departments as well as placement agencies to assist with the intern’s professional development. Facilitate provision of an intern seminar by a designated UIS academic department.

Oversee all additional aspects of Office of Graduate Intern Programs administration. Develop policies and procedures; develop and oversee the unit budget; foster intern alumni relations; serve on the Center for State Policy and Leadership cabinet and coordinate with other UIS units to meet the public affairs mission of UIS; work with a wide variety of UIS units to develop and implement an overall UIS graduate enrollment plan; represent UIS and the Office through a variety of public speaking engagements and external relationships at the state, local and national level; supervise unit staff.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, counseling, management, political science, public administration or related disciplines.

Four years experience in a relevant management position in higher education, government or the non-profit sector.

Demonstrated and comprehensive knowledge of state government and ability to work with officials on a non-partisan basis.

Strong and demonstrable oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Experience with budgeting and program coordination.

Experience with supervision of staff.

Conflict resolution and problem solving skills.

Leadership and public relations skills.

Highly motivated, energetic, self-starter.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel and Word.

Consensus builder who manages effectively and works well in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree.

Experience in sales, marketing, student recruitment and/or intern recruitment and placement.

Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Excel and Word.

Experience with supervision of students.

Compensation
and Benefits: Benefits include 24 days vacation leave, 25 days sick leave, nine state holidays, two floating holidays, and a choice of health and retirement plans. An H-1B visa is required for any non-U.S. citizen to be eligible for the full range of benefits. Minimum salary of $52,000.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a letter of application explaining your interest and qualifications relative to this position; a resume; and, names and contact information for three current professional references (including telephone number) VIA E-MAIL ONLY to illaps@uis.edu. Screening of applications will begin March 1, 2011 and no application will be considered that is submitted after March 18, 2011. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2011. If selected for an interview, applicants must submit an official transcript at the time of the interview.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.