CO-OP
Thank you for considering the SAIC Co-op program for your internship position! In order to list your position,
please follow the instructions below.
You have two options for submitting:
1. IF YOU ARE TECHNOLOGICALLY INCLINED: Utilize the writable pdf format.*
Type directly into the writable pdf to include the employer and internship position details.
SAVE IT as a NEW document. Saving a copy on your desktop is a
good option. (Note: You CANNOT save it in the attachment file of the original email)
Please remember: Print a copy for your records (or save a copy to your permanent
records and save paper)
Once you have completely filled out the form and saved/printed a copy for your
records, e-mail it back to the Co-op Center as an attachment at careers@saic.edu
*In order to save the data that you enter into the form fields, you must complete this form
using Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional or Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Standard, or later versions,
not Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader does not save data typed into form fields. If you are
using Adobe Reader, you can type out the document and then print, but not save it.
2. IF YOU ARE A TRADITIONALIST: Print the form and fill it by hand.
Then: Mail or Fax it in to our office.
The Career + Co-op Center
112 S Michigan Avenue, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
OR
Fax: 312.499.4131
Please call us if you have any questions or problems! We are here to make things easy! 312.499.4130
The Career + Co-op Center • 112 S Michigan Ave, 14th Floor • Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312.499.4130 • Fax: 312.499.4131 • Email: careers@saic.edu • www.facebook.com/saic.coop
CO-OP
Employer Profile
EMPLOYER NAME Street________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code___________________________________________________________________________
Phone________________________________________________________________________________________
Fax__________________________________________________________________________________________
Website ______________________________________________________________________________________
EMPLOYER CONTACT
INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR
Name Name Title Title Phone Phone Fax Fax Business Cell Business Cell E-mail E-mail INTERNSHIP POSITION
PAY CATEGORY
Position Title: Is this position for more than one student?
Yes
No
If yes, how many? Is this position for a specific student?
Yes
No
If yes, please name: Would this position be available to other SAIC
students in future semesters?
Yes*
No
*If yes, please indicate which semester(s) below.
SEMESTER
Please select the semester(s) you would like your
position listed.
Fall
Spring
Summer
All*
*We will list your position as ongoing.
Employer Paid Hourly Rate $ Federal Work Study (25%/75%)
Federal Work Study is an option for nonprofit employers.
If you are a nonprofit tax-exempt organization please
submit a copy of your IRS letter from section 501(c)
including a tax identification number, attesting to your
not-for-profit status. For more information, please call
our office.
Unpaid
We request costs for errands are paid by the employer
and occasional lunch be provided
Other Compensation Hours per week*
*3 credits=210 hours per semester & 1.5 credits=105 hours
*MAAAP=225 hours per semester & 1.5 credits=115 hours
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please specify how students should apply:
No phone calls
Send resume:
mail
fax
e-mail
Send portfolio samples:
mail
fax
Call contact person first
e-mail
Notes: For Office Use Only:
Employer #____________________________________________________
Employer Type________________________________________________
Job #_________________________________________________________
Job Categories________________________________________________
New Job______________________________________________________
Revision_______________________________________________________
New Employer_________________________________________________
Comments____________________________________________________
Date & Input By:_______________________________________________
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About Your Company
or Organization
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND ANY SUPPORTING MATERIALS ABOUT YOUR COMPANY IN ADDITION TO THE
INFORMATION BELOW.
When was your company/organization established?
Is your company/organization:
For profit
Not-for-profit*
*Please include tax exempt letter if you are a new not-for-profit Co-op employer
Are you an alumni of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
If yes, list the year you graduated and degree:
Are you a Co-op alumni?
Yes
No
Are you currently enrolled at SAIC? If yes, what program?
What does your company/organization do?
What are some current and/or past projects in which you and/or your company/organization have been involved?
Give a sampling of your clients, the artists you represent and/or the services you provide.
What is the basic philosophy or mission of your company or organization?
How many employees work in your company or organization? (Please fill in an approximate number)
__________Small (1-10)
__________Medium (11-25)
What is the attire/atmosphere of your workplace?
__________Large (26+)
Casual
Business Casual
Formal
Provide work location information. Is a car necessary? What bus and/or train line can be taken?
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Your Internship Needs
PLEASE BE SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF A CO-OP STUDENT.
PLEASE CHECK THE THREE HIGHEST PRIORITIES NEEDED FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITIONS:
Willingness to perform repetitive tasks
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to direct and/or coordinate a project
Ability to work independently; requires little supervision
Communication skills–working with the public/clients
Physical Strength
Quick Learner
Flexibility/Adaptability
Organizational Skills
Creative Thinking
WHAT WOULD A CO-OP STUDENT LEARN AS AN INTERN WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION?
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide an internship description. If available, provide a description of the physical abilities required.
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS:
What type of equipment/software/tools/machinery would you provide that a Co-op student will be expected to operate?
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
What degree of interaction will the Co-op student have with employees, customers, or clients?
OTHER SKILLS:
We require Co-op employers to provide supervision and mentorship to students in the development of job
skills beyond those taught in the classroom setting and assign tasks that expand professional expertise.
This supervision is integral to the student mentorship and the basic mission of the Co-op Program.
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Safety & Liability
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE.
Is this a Home/Office Studio?
Yes
No
Is this internship within a potentially dangerous environment i.e. a foundry, glass studio, a location where printing
presses or kilns are used, etc.?
Yes*
No
*If yes, please specify:_______________________________________________________
Does the internship require heavy lifting or heavy manual work?
Yes
No
Does this internship require use of hand or electrical tools, or other potentially dangerous machinery or equipment?
Yes
No
Are any harmful/caustic materials used?
Yes*
No
*If yes, please specify:_____________________________________________________________________________
List what personal protective equipment is required to perform the work and approximately how long the student will
be required to wear it per day:
Are there any other risks associated with this position? (Please specify)
Please identify the 1) type of insurance and 2) the limits the employer has in effect:
A.
General Liability Insurance Yes, coverage _____________________________
No
B.
Workers Compensation Insurance
Yes, coverage _____________________________
No
C.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Yes, coverage _____________________________
No
D.
Umbrella Liability Insurance
Yes, coverage _____________________________
No
E.
Business Owners Insurance Policy
Yes, coverage _____________________________
No
OR
F.
Business Pursuits endorsement to homeowner’s policy with coverages described
Yes
No
Please feel free to attach any additional supporting paperwork or additional internship position information to this form.
By signing below, I, ________________________________________________________________________ verify that this is a legitimate, available
internship position and that the above information is correct.
Employer signature ________________________________________________________________________ Date signed __________________________
Note: Once you have submitted this Employer Profile, a review will occur at which point you will be mailed (or e-mailed as a pdf) a contract
verifying your responsibilities as a Co-op Employer. Please review and sign this contract and mail one copy back to the Co-op Office. This
contract must be provided before the Co-op Program can list your internship opportunity and refer students to you. Please contact the Co-op
Office if any questions arise.
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