Experiential Education Manager

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Experiential Education Manager to lead the College of Engineering Co-op and Internship Program, directing policies, partnerships with employers, and program services to connect students with career-relevant opportunities.

You will oversee the Peer Career Coach program, supervise staff, analyze outcomes, and serve as the liaison to university and external cooperative education organizations, advancing student engagement and career readiness.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in program planning and administration.
• Experience in employer relations.
• Experience with career advising.
• Experience with training, supervising, and team development.
• Strong organizational abilities, presentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated a collaborative, team-oriented approach to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee experiential learning initiatives connecting students with career-relevant employment opportunities.
• Direct the Peer Career Coach Program, including recruitment, training, development, and supervision of up to six undergraduates.
• Establish and implement co-op and internship program policies, practices, and services for students and employers.
• Maintain program excellence through outreach, relationship management, and high-quality service delivery to students and employer partners.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for departmental publications, websites, assessment, and communications.
• Serve as primary liaison to university partners and external cooperative education and internship organizations.
• Identify opportunities for engineering student recognition, awards, and scholarships.
• Develop partnerships with academic departments, college leadership, and campus stakeholders to support student engagement.

Skills

Program planning

Employer relations

Career advising

Team supervision

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree & related fields

Job description

Experiential Education Manager

Department: Engineering | Career Services

Manages the College of Engineering Co-op and Internship Program, providing strategic leadership and oversight of experiential learning initiatives that connect students with career-relevant employment opportunities.

Directs and administers the Peer Career Coach Program, including the recruitment, hiring, training, development, and supervision of up to six undergraduate Peer Career Coaches.

Establishes and implements co-op and internship program policies, practices, and services for students and employers.

Promotes awareness of the value and impact of experiential learning among students, employers, faculty, and staff, emphasizing its role in career readiness, professional development, and long-term career success.

Maintains program excellence through proactive outreach, marketing, relationship management, and high-quality service delivery to students and employer partners.

Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data and outcomes for use in departmental publications, websites, assessment efforts, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications.

Serves as the primary liaison to university partners and state, regional, and national cooperative education and internship organizations.

Identifies and pursues opportunities for engineering student recognition, awards, and scholarship programs.

Develops and sustains collaborative partnerships with academic departments, college leadership, and campus stakeholders to support student engagement and success.

Responds to inquiries from current students, parents, and prospective families, providing guidance on experiential learning opportunities and program participation.

Oversees administration of ENGR 4191, collaborating with support staff to manage course operations and providing direction on curriculum implementation, syllabus development, student assessment, and final grade determination.

Communicates directly with co-op and internship supervisors regarding student performance, supervisory expectations, evaluations, and workplace concerns.

Leads the planning and execution of co-op and internship-related events, programs, and workshops.

Provides individual career coaching and delivers presentations and workshops to student groups.

Cultivates and expands employer partnerships through site visits, on-campus engagement, and virtual meetings to increase internship and co-op opportunities for engineering students.

Consults with employers on the development, enhancement, and implementation of effective co-op and internship programs to support talent recruitment and workforce development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education/Education; Communications; Counseling/Psychology; Business Administration/Management; Human Resources/Recruiting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in program planning and administration.
• Experience in employer relations.
• Experience with career advising.
• Experience with training, supervising, and/or team development.
• Strong organizational abilities, presentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated a collaborative, team-oriented approach to service delivery.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education/Education; Communications; Counseling/Psychology; Business Administration/Management; Human Resources/Recruiting.
• Experience in college career services.
• Proficiency with web-based career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, GoinGlobal, Big Interview, 12: Twenty, etc.).
• Past affiliations with professional organizations related to co-op, internship, or career.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Resume Required

Hiring Range: $58,700.00 - $77,520.00 annually

The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location: Hitchcock Hall (0274)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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