Placement Team Lead (Maternity Cover)
EUSA - Academic Internship Experts is seeking to appoint a Placement Team Lead to our London team based in South Kensington
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.
Reporting Relationships
· Placement Team Lead reports to the London Director
· The Placement Team report to the Placement Team Lead
Responsibilities
60% Management of the placement team in planning, developing, and timely placement of students in high quality, academically appropriate internships
Manage the Placement Team of 7 Placement Managers
Set and monitor Placement Team deadlines and deliverables
Bi-weekly 1-1 meetings with Placement Managers
Lead Placement Team meetings
Lead internship outreach strategy
Coordinate placement matching and file divide
Coordinate internship consultations, internship orientations and internship workshops
Present and lead internship orientations and workshops with support from the Placement Team
Conduct regular Placement Team trainings
Monitor UKVI administrative compliance (company data, supervisor agreements, student attendance)
Report on placement process to management and partners (report on the placement team’s weekly progress, support EUSA London Director with end of program reviews, monitor and report mid-term reviews, supervisor evaluations, outreach returns, internship industry trends)
Weekly meeting with London Director
30% University Partnership Management
Weekly meeting with partner universities
Liaise with university partners regarding students of concern during placement process with support from EUSA London Director
Weekly reporting regarding partner placement process progress
Manage mid-term review process and associated reporting/feedback for all university partners
Lead student issue meetings during placement period that require escalation for all university partners
Ensure all attendance and supervisor reporting is shared with university partners and compliant with UKVI requirements
Manage partner internship site visits as requested for all university partners
10% Program Management assistance and Emergency response (student health and safety)
Support London Director with UKVI administration on student visas
Assist in student health and safety response
24-hour emergency care on call duty shared with other London team members
Profile and Requirements
Permission to work in the United Kingdom
Experience with team leadership and management
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
Previous experience managing team members
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.
Contract
Preferred start date 2 December 2024, for a 12-month maternity leave cover contract.
To Apply
To apply please submit your CV and cover letter here.
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Vacancy open until filled.