Allied Health Externship Coordinator

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Allied Health Externship Coordinator. In this role, you will work closely with faculty, students, and industry professionals to develop, coordinate, and support externship opportunities for students in the Allied Health field. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for students, externship sites, and other stakeholders to ensure successful placement and meaningful learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Externship Program Development:

Collaborate with faculty and industry professionals to design externship programs that align with the school’s curriculum.

Research and identify potential externship sites and industry partners for the school’s programs.

Placement and Coordination:

Match students with externship opportunities based on their program of study, skills, and career goals.

Guide students in preparing for their externships, including resume building, interview coaching, and workplace etiquette training.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and organizations to secure externship placements.

Monitoring and Support:

Regularly check in with students during their externships to assess progress and offer support.

Work closely with externship site supervisors to ensure that students are meeting learning objectives.

Evaluation and Reporting:

Collect feedback from students, externship supervisors, and faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

Generate reports and conduct data analysis to assess program outcomes and recommend improvements.

Compliance and Documentation:

Ensure that all externship activities comply with school policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.

Maintain accurate records of student placements, agreements, and evaluations.

Networking and Outreach:

Attend industry-related events, conferences, and job fairs to establish and expand the school’s network of externship partners.

Promote the externship program to prospective students and industry professionals.

Assist with organizing Program Advisory Committee meetings under the direction of the Director of Career Services.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Allied Health field (e.g., medical assistant, lab assistant, or similar roles).

Post-secondary certificate/diploma (Associate degree preferred).

MUST have transportation to visit sites as required.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with industry partners.

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Familiarity with vocational education and workforce development.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.

Commitment to the school's mission and values.

No phone calls, please.

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and vision for the role to Lauren Geppi at lauren.geppi@ibt.edu and Eric Espejo at eric.espejo@ibt.edu

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Institute for Business & Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Mikhail Education Corporation does not discriminate against any person, but rather bases all employment decisions on an individual’s demonstrated, job-related ability, skill, and knowledge. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to mental or physical disability, genetic information of any individual or of his/her family, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, or veteran status. Equal opportunity is also provided in assignments, training, compensation, transfers, promotions, classification, referral, benefit programs, and discharge.