EUSA Academic Internship Experts is seeking to appoint a Placement Coordinator to join our Dublin team. This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with students and is committed to providing excellent support to international students.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working full-time in our Dublin city centre office, from January to December 2027.
Overview
EUSA Academic Internship Experts works with universities, departments and individual professors to create and deliver customised, academically directed internship programmes in London, Dublin, Madrid, Paris and Prague.
EUSA's services include internship placement, housing, academic programme development and management. The EUSA Dublin office is busy, placing approximately 500 students a year in a rapidly evolving internship market.
Responsibilities
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Work closely with students to understand their career aspirations and place them in academic internships that support their goals.
Provide clear guidance and support to students from their initial Internship Consultation Meeting (ICM) through to the successful completion of their internship.
Identify new companies and organisations that can provide internship opportunities for students through research and cold calling.
Build and maintain relationships with companies that provide internship opportunities for EUSA students through ongoing communication and visits.
Actively manage the internship database to track opportunities and trends.
Monitor students' internship compliance, including site visits and supervisor feedback.
Conduct regular internship site visits to support student wellbeing and safety, ensure compliance with EUSA policies and gain an understanding of each host organisation's working environment.
Deliver student presentations and workshops, including orientation and professional development sessions.
Create engaging content for EUSA's social media platforms, showcasing current students' experiences and engaging prospective students.
Participate in student activities, including excursions in Dublin, during EUSA's study abroad programmes, which take place at various times throughout the year.
Take part in a rota to respond to calls on the student emergency phone during study abroad programmes.
Profile and Requirements
Permission to work in the Republic of Ireland
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Strong problem-solving and conflict-management skills
Knowledge of Irish business and industry trends
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work well under pressure
High level of professionalism and accuracy
Self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative and take ownership of projects
Ability to work effectively with people of all ages and levels, including students, parents, supervisors, university officials and colleagues
Degree-level education and professional experience in higher education, student services, recruitment or relationship management
Ability to remain flexible and adapt to the evolving nature of the role
Additional / Desirable
Familiarity with the US higher education system
Experience of living in another culture
This is a full-time, office-based role located in Dublin city centre.
Compensation
With a team of dedicated and dynamic professionals and offices in Europe and North America, EUSA offers a friendly, progressive working environment, as well as a competitive salary of €32,000 per annum, benefits and annual leave, benefits and annual leave.
To Apply
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter using the link below.
Please name your documents as follows:
Last Name First Name CV
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Please note that EUSA will retain application data for up to one year for recruitment purposes relating to this role.