Syracuse University

Job # 041974

Department Code 22013-2019

Department Public Administration and International Affairs

Job Title Assistant Director of Internships & Global Learning

Location Syracuse, NY

Pay Range $62,400 - $63,500

Pay Determination

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S4

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours.

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Campus Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Internships and Global Learning will advise all Maxwell School graduate and targeted undergraduate students in experiential learning towards professional development to foster post-graduation success. This will involve developing and expanding internship and experiential learning opportunities with external employers to create relevant professional opportunities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) plus years’ experience working in career advising or internship coordination.
• Prior experience working with external employers.
• Preferred experience working with graduate students.
• Preferred experience working with international programming and employers.
• Preferred experience working in an institute of higher education.
• Preferred experience living or working abroad.

Skills and Knowledge

• This position requires knowledge of experimental programing in public administration, international affairs, and the broader social sciences.
• Skills in career advising such as empathy, reflective listening, and pointed advice are important for success.
• Program coordination and management along with experience working with external partners such as governments, consulting companies, policy institutes, and other for-profit and non-profit entities.
• The ability to maintain relationships and build partnerships is necessary.
• Skilled at working with a variety of students, graduate and undergraduate, and from diverse backgrounds.
• A talent in collaboration with staff and faculty is needed.
• Quality written communication for internal and external audiences is important, as is some experience in marketing.
• Keeping organized records and tracking students and internship organizations for use in reporting are paramount skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist graduate students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) and targeted undergraduate students in internship search and placement processes.
• This role involves working with students to clarify their career goals and educational needs, working with Palmer Career Center staff to develop training in internship searches and events that expose students to internship opportunities, and providing individualized internship search assistance.
• The Assistant Director will also work with the Associate Director of Student Services to ensure integration of internship experiences and academic programming.
• Develop and maintain internship and experiential learning programs with local, national and international partners that create opportunities for graduate students in the department and targeted undergraduate students.
• Engage in assessment of internship programs, providers and experiences.
• Work with Chair of Department, MAIR Director, Associate Director of Student Services and department faculty to assist in promotion and implementation of programs that allow students to complete internships and coursework in different locations across the world as part of their graduate program of study, including programs with SU Abroad, Maxwell-in-Washington, and the Atlantis Dual-Degree Program. Engage in assessment of global programs.
• Lead and provide oversight for the event planning and social media to improve student experience.
• Responsible for event logistics, including budget management, vendor coordination, marketing, day-of execution, and communication with external guests and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for strategizing and implementing online brand presence for PAIA Department.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination and delegation of the PAIA spring graduation event.
• Work with Chair of Department and other faculty to coordinate the solicitation of MPA workshop projects and help manage the assignment of students to project teams.
• Other faculty in the department will also occasionally require support in enlisting external organizations to help provide experiential learning opportunities.
• In conjunction with the Department chair, coordinate assessment of MPA Workshop experiences.
• Under supervision of the Associate Director of Student Service, determine and administer student financial aid awards to help support student participation in internships, experiential learning, and global programming.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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Job Posting Date 06/25/2025

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