Placement Manager

Overview

EUSA Academic Internship Experts works with universities, departments, and individual professors to create and deliver customized, academically-directed internship programs in London, Dublin, Madrid, Paris, and Prague. 

EUSA's services include internship placement, housing, academic program development, and program management/safety. London is EUSA’s flagship site, placing over a thousand students a year in a rapidly evolving internship market. London operates within a challenging and constantly shifting regulatory framework, requiring careful monitoring and compliance.

Placement Manager 

EUSA Academic Internship Experts is seeking to appoint two temporary Placement Manager to our London team based in South Kensington. 

Both roles are a 6-month fixed term contract: 1 September 2024 through 28 February 2025

Responsibilities

• Internship placement: set up and manage academic credit bearing professional internships for undergraduate and graduate students
• Assess student internship and career aspirations through one-to-one consultations
• Guide and support students from initial interview through successful completion of internship 
• Create relationships and maintain a strong rapport with employers through research, cold calling, site visits, and ongoing communication
• Track timesheets and supervisor agreements for work placements and ensuring compliance with UKVI regulations
• Database management, expand and manage the database of London internship opportunities
• Participate in the delivery of student orientations sessions and workshops as appropriate 

Profile and Requirements

• Permission to work in the United Kingdom
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and conflict management skills
• Knowledge of UK business and industry trends
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Works well under pressure
• High level of professionalism and accuracy
• Self-starter, ability to use initiative and take ownership of projects
• Ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, parents, supervisors, university officials, and colleagues)
• Degree level education and professional experience in higher education, student services, recruitment, or relationship management is expected
• Ability to maintain a degree of flexibility with regards to the ever-changing nature of the role itself

Additional/Desired

• Some familiarity with the US higher education system
• Experience living in another culture

Compensation

With a team of dedicated and dynamic professionals and offices in Europe and North America, EUSA offers a friendly, progressive work environment, as well as competitive salary, benefits, and holidays.

This role is open until filled. 

To Apply 

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter via the above ‘Apply’ button.

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