Internship Development Coordinator

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Internship Development Coordinator

Salary

$62,000.00 - $67,000.00 Annually

Location

Tacoma WA 98466, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-10-AP #MON

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Workforce Education

Opening Date

04/30/2024

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

Who We Are

Priority Consideration Date: June 2, 2024

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.  
 
Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses.   In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.
 
We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

  • Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
  • Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
  • Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
  • Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
  • Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
  • Care deeply about student success 
  • Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
  • Reflect the diversity of our community

Position Overview
Under the direction of the Business, Paralegal and Technology Dean and Workforce Director the Internship Development Coordinator will work to provide Business Pathways students high quality opportunities that prepare them to enter their chose profession with a focus on equity gaps that exist for student populations. The coordinator will work with faculty, businesses, industry partners and other key stakeholders to develop and maintain internships, co-op work experiences and other work place learning opportunities for students in programs with required work-based learning activities. TCC is committed to placing students in paid opportunities and with employers with potential employment for students after graduation.

This is a 12-month temporary position.

Essential Functions

  • Conduct research to identify local employers who offer internship opportunities relevant to the Business AAS program’s learning outcomes and the interests of students.
  • Analyze industry trends and labor market demands to anticipate internship needs and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with faculty and advisory committees to build on existing partnerships
  • Establish and nurture relationships with key contacts at local businesses, including HR managers, department heads, and hiring managers.
  • Attend networking events, industry conferences, and community meetings to expand the TCC’s network of potential internship providers.
  • Utilize social media and other channels to attract potential internship sites with local employers.
  • Collaborate with local employers and faculty to create and customize internship programs that meet their needs while providing valuable learning experiences for business students.
  • Negotiate internship agreements with employers, outlining expectations, responsibilities, and benefits for both the internship host, the student intern and Tacoma Community College.
  • Develop marketing materials and promotional campaigns to raise awareness of internship opportunities among target audiences, including students, recent graduates, and career counselors.
  • Work with chair, faculty and Pathway Specialists and career center staff to promote internship openings and engage with potential student interns.
  • Work closely with employers to define internship requirements, qualifications, and selection criteria.
  • Assist in the recruitment and selection process by posting internship openings, reviewing applications, and coordinating interviews with employers and students.
  • Prepare students for internship experience – from resume preparation, interviewing and internship placement.
  • Collaborate with employers to develop onboarding materials, training plans, and resources for interns.
  • Provide guidance and support to interns and employers throughout the onboarding process, addressing any questions or concerns that arise.
  • Track the progress and performance of interns placed at local employers collecting feedback from both interns and employers to assess program effectiveness.
  • Conduct evaluations and assessments to measure the impact of internship programs on interns' skills development and career readiness.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for interns placed at local employers, offering guidance, mentorship, and resources to support their professional growth.
  • Address any issues or challenges that arise during the internship experience, working collaboratively with interns and employers to find solutions.
  • Maintain accurate records of internship placements, including employer partnerships, internship agreements, and internship outcomes.
  • Prepare reports and presentations summarizing internship activities, achievements, and areas for improvement.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to internships and experiential learning.
  • Continuously assess and adapt internship programs to meet the evolving needs of employers, interns, and the organization.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent education/experience.
  • OR equivalent education and experience. 
  • Experience in planning, organizing, and delivering academic support services 
  • Experience in higher education or industry that reflect an understanding of work-based learning practices and principles
  • Experience using computers to manage data.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with advising/placement related to and/or coordinating job or internship placement 
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experi­ence.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with employers, community members, students, faculty and administration. 
  • Strong skills in written, oral, and listening communications. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Commitment to functioning as an effective team member. 
  • Ability to work successfully with the varied and diverse students and staff of the college.
  • A commitment to fostering a diverse  equitable educational experience and environment for students

Required conditions of employment:
  • Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally

Application Process

Complete application packages must include the following: 

  1. Tacoma Community College online application.
  2. Resume and cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of this position.
  3. Copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
  4. Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.


Terms of Employment 
This is a full-time professional exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Summer hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. The salary for this position is $62,000-$67,000. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual number of contract days worked in the remainder of the fiscal year. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by the National Student Clearinghouse.  International degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service. 
 
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer,  Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.   
 
Tacoma Community College, Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA  98466  

The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) 566-5024.

TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System

Eligibility
Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources.

Effective Date of Coverage
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately.

Health Insurance
Medical Plans
Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from (provided by PEBB). Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction.

Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2024


Resources:
PEBB Website

Medical Plan information

PEBB Medical Plan Comparison

 

Dental Plans
Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents.

Resource:
Dental Plan Comparison

Vision
Covered under medical plan chosen.

Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan.

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & Limited Purpose FSA
FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses.

Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1, 2023 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $60,000, and is enrolled in a non-CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is
issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia.

The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses.

Resource:
Navia Benefit Solutions

Life Insurance
Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.

Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s): Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee.
Resource:
MetLife Life Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)
Basic LTD: Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental LTD: Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee.

Resource:
PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance

PAID LEAVE
Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Classified Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from 11.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the length of state service. Administrator/Exempt Professional vacation leave is 16.00 hours per month. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays.

Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays.

Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays.

Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next.
If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays.

Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month.
All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave.

RETIREMENT
Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC.

Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly:
Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Department of Retirement Systems Plans

Faculty:
Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP.

SBRP -TIAA – This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.

TRS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.

TRS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.

Administrative/Exempt Employees
Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP.

SBRP/TIAA – This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.

PERS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.

PERS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.

PERS Rates Effective September 1, 2023

TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2023.



State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates:
Contributions are based on your age:

Voluntary Retirement Savings:
State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP):

SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions.
 
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP):
Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-time employees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit.


Tuition Waiver
Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form.

Liberty Mutual
PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual’s auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual’s home insurance rates.

Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-706-5525 and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote.


Collective Bargaining Agreements:
WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WFSE (HE CCC) CBA
WPEA Higher Education: WPEA CBA
WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE-Exempt CBA
TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement

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Which best describes your level of education?
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Some College
  • Associates degree from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
  • Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university
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Please explain your experience in higher education or industry that reflects an understanding of work-based learning practices and principles.
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Do you possess experience in planning, organizing, and delivering academic support services?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have experience using computers to manage data?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have experience with advising/placement related to and/or coordinating job or internship placement?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have leadership and supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Tacoma Community College
Division
Academic Affairs
Address
6501 South 19th St

Tacoma, Washington, 98466