Internship Coordinator

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Oak Brook
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Responsible for coordination and oversight of the Senator Durbin - Advocate Health Care Youth Pipeline Program and the development of internship onboarding processes, evaluation, data collection/reporting and contribution to the conversion rate of interns to full-time hires.Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the activities around the paid internship program, screens applicant resumes; conducts and coordinates interviews; assists in developing program guidelines and orientation schedules; coordinates and conducts training; and plans and attends organized events.
• Facilitates job placement of interns by working with operational leaders to determine department needs in positions with potential future employment; engages operational leaders throughout internship process and address questions and concerns.
• Assists in development and maintenance of the various programs materials, which includes communication templates, educational materials, forms and reports and alignment of interns w/ internal mentors.
• Maintains program timelines, including tracking deadlines for program components. Reports program data and progress to key stakeholders.
• Carries out administrative responsibilities related to the internship program, including: inputting applicant information into talent management database; collecting and maintaining performance evaluations; tracking performance and areas of interest; conducting follow-ups after internship completion to provide support in identifying full-time employment opportunities and assisting in removing procedural barriers to hiring process; providing referrals to hiring managers to assist in job placement.
• Maintains comprehensive databases and files related to the internship program and tracks success of programs.
• Assists with development, administration and promotion of specific projects (e.g., create survey to assess interns' program experience and report responses).Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • None Required.Education Required:
    • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Human Resources or related field.Experience Required:
      • Typically requires 2 years of experience in recruiting and an understanding of all stages of the employee life cycle.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
        • High energy and mature with strong public speaking and presentation skills.
        • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and reprioritizing as required.
        • Strong skills with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Work, PowerPoint, Excel).
        • Ability to interact with and build credibility among internal and external stakeholders.
        • Problem-solving skills with ability to see projects from start to finish.
        • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, consistently demonstrating a high degree of professionalism.
        • Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
          • Position may require travel which may result in exposure to road and weather hazards.
          • Exposed to normal office environment.
          • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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