Employment Opportunities
Internet job postings are available through the Career Development Center. Please create an account in eRecruiting. William Paterson has experienced successful partnerships with employers by providing them with quality interns. Throughout the years many internships have resulted in full-time hires, benefiting the student and employers. As we continue to grow as a university, we look forward to enhancing these relationships and expanding our Internship Program. What is an internship? Frequently referred to as internships, cooperative education or field work, an internship is the opportunity to earn academic credits while gaining professional work experience in a field of interest without making a long-term commitment to one career. Internships allow students to learn by taking on responsible roles as workers and to observe and reflect on what happens while at their assignment sites.
| Employer Responsibility
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| Create work assignments that are closely related to the student's field of study. Supervise and direct the activities of the student worker. Provide guidance and monitoring. Provide evaluation of the student's job performance and maintain contact with the university periodically. |
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| Student Responsibility |
| Meet with faculty coordinator to register for internship course and develop a learning contract. Be productive, professional and responsible while fulfilling work assignments. Cooperate and work closely with site supervisor (employer). |
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| Faculty Obligations |
| Work with Career Development Center staff to help identify appropriate professional settings and determine whether they provide a legitimate educational experience worthy of academic credit. Visit and/or evaluate the potential internship sites. Screen and refer students who meet the requirements of the employer and the internship program. Serve as key contact person with student and employer to ensure that student fulfills learning contract; offer assistance if needed. |
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| University Internship Standards |
Minimum Requirements Internships, like all other educational experiences, are most effective only when students are ready for them. The goal is to have program participation by well-motivated students who understand the relationship between theory and practice, who possess reflective observation skills, and who have a commitment to excellence. To ensure that the internships offered to students provide the most constructive experience possible, the following minimal requirements are recommended for student internships:
- Students should have a 2.5 GPA or better in both their major and overall studies. Course credits may range from 1 to 15.
- Students should complete 40 hours of work as a minimum per credit granted. Junior or Senior status should be achieved.
- A faculty member must supervise the internship. Criteria of evaluation for grades should be established prior to implementation (P/F or letter grade)
- Job descriptions for each placement should be maintained
Students must establish a Learning Contract at the beginning of fieldwork. Fieldwork supervisors must submit an evaluation of student performance. Internships must be offered as distinct and approved courses.
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