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Health Practicum Placement Specialist (Academic Internship Specialist) - Health Equity, Administration, & Technology

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The Department of HEAT invites applications for a full-time Practicum Placement Specialist position, under the title of Higher Education Assistant (HEa) beginning Spring 2026. Candidates must have a strong commitment to health services administration, public health, and health education at the undergraduate level. This position requires a commitment of up to 35 hours per week and is a 12-month staff position.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Chairperson of HEAT and will be responsible for all aspects of practicum coordinating and facilitating the selection of internship sites in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and community health agencies for practicum placements and experiential learning activities. This role will also require assistant in practicum placement in Health Promotion and Nutrition Sciences. This role includes the administrative and technical components of practicum site placement. This role also includes serving as a liaison between faculty and practicum agencies to ensure smooth internship operations and compliance with accreditation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Practicum Coordination:

o Coordinate practicum placements for undergraduates in Health Services Administration (HSA), Public Health (PH), and Health Education Promotion (HEP) students,

o Develop and maintain relationships with practicum partners, ensuring all agency contracts and affiliate agreements are up-to-date and identifying and securing new internship sites and experiential learning opportunities.

o Facilitate the orientation of students to internship sites, including providing site-specific guidelines and expectations.

o Communicate with Chairperson, Program Directors preceptors, students and course leads regarding internship details, changes, updates and general information

2. Student and Faculty Support:

o Communicate with students and faculty regarding required documents for practicum placements, ensuring compliance with NYS health requirements and

practicum site prerequisites and ensure all necessary paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

o Reschedule students when practicum/internship sites change or require reorganization.

3. Administrative Duties:

o Complete written correspondence with practicum/internship placement sites each semester.

o Attend Department of HEAT and HPNS meetings and report regularly to the Chairperson, program Directors/Co-Directors.

o Maintain accurate records of student practicum hours, site evaluations, and required documentation for regulatory and accreditation purposes.

4. Professional Development:

o Engage in ongoing professional development activities related to practicum/internship education and coordination

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

• Master’s Degree desired.

• Experience: Strong organizational and administrative skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with others for the benefit of the institution.

• Skills: Excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to student success and faculty support.

• Technology Skills: Must be technologically savvy and able to navigate tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Navigate 360, and Degree Works and any other relevant tools necessary for clinical coordination, data management, and communication.

• Preferred: Record Management: Experience with maintaining and reviewing student records in third-party systems such as Sonia/Lumivera, or other identified system ensuring compliance with practicum site requirements and regulatory standards.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Supports an academic internship program providing career development and professional work experience.

- Acts as liaison between the College and employer sponsors, monitoring the success of students' internship experiences

- Supervises student internships, assuring adherence to related College and governmental policies and regulations

- Creates and conducts orientation sessions and workshops for students in the internship program; coordinates applications, interviews, and placement as part of overall student outreach

- Provides faculty orientation and development related to internship programs

- Implements and evaluates competencies and other success factors

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $95,879-$98,995.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

For technical issues: Contact the service desk by email: [email protected]. Please do not provide your User Account password.

For other questions: For questions about the content of any job posting, please contact the Human Resources department: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE

Review of CVs will begin on December 15th, 2025 for Spring 2026 and will continue until a candidate has been identified.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

31414

Location

Lehman College