Internship and Professional Experiences Coordinator

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Career Services Department invites applications for an Internship and Professional Experiences Coordinator. In this hybrid role, you will oversee administration, promotion, and tracking of tools and experiences that provide applied learning to CU Boulder students related to the world of work.

You will develop content, marketing, and resources to increase access and awareness of opportunities, track participation and outcomes, and ensure these experiential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• 2+ years of relevant, job-related experience.
• Experience in a role supporting students or similar populations.
• Proven customer service skills in a campus setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Administration and Support to Internships and Professional Experience Tools.
• Operate backend tools offering skill certificates, job simulations, gig work, mentorship and more.
• Administer the CSVC 1000 course for internships requiring credit.
• Develop SOPs to ensure consistency and sustainability.
• Manage email accounts related to internship credit and tools.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years experience

Job description

Requisition Number: 75234

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City: Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 15-Oct-2026

Date Posted: 01-Oct-2026

Job Summary

The Career Services Department within the Division of Student Life at CU Boulder invites applications for an Internship and Professional Experiences Coordinator! In this position, you will oversee critical administration, promotion, and tracking of tools and experiences that provide applied learning to CU Boulder students related to the world of work. You are a key member of the Skills & Experience team and will ensure our experiential learning programming offers a service experience that elevates our mission across campus. Your development of content, marketing, and resources will increase access and awareness of the opportunities our team manages. You are also responsible for tracking participation and outcomes to ensure the measures we are taking meet the impact we desire. In short, your detail-oriented and responsive work ensures our strategic initiatives come to life and meet the needs of students preparing to enter the workforce.

If the mission of helping students build experience and skills for their future careers excites you and the support of complex systems and programs is how you want to spend your days, our dedicated team wants to hear from you.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like the Center for Assessment, Insight and Research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.

With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

Career Services

Career Services prepares CU Boulder students and alumni for their current and future goals by developing skills, facilitating connections and increasing self-knowledge. The team leads a comprehensive career-focused infrastructure for campus through tailored career planning, programs and resources for all colleges, as well as providing access to professional experiences for students. Additionally, the department acts as an entry point for hiring needs while cultivating strong employer partnerships to serve the university.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Provide Administration and Support to Internships and Professional Experience Tools:

• Operate the backend of tools offering skill certificates, job simulations, gig work, mentorship, and other initiatives to ensure strong customer service for participants.
• Provide administrative support to staff and faculty using professional experience tools in curriculum and programming.
• Administer the CSVC 1000 course that provides credit for students participating in internships that require credit.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, quality, and sustainability of professional experience offerings.
• Manage email accounts related to internship credit and professional experience tools, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond to unique internship inquiries from students, companies, and campus.
• Support Career Services' Skills and Experience Team in administering programming and events related to experiential learning.
• Respond to the needs of campus internship coordinators and programs by providing resources, guidance, and information.
• Support initiatives that increase internship participation rates and elevate awareness of internships on campus, including internship fairs, campaigns, and communications.

Develop Content, Promotions, and Resources for Professional Experiences:

• Drive campus-wide participation in professional experience tools and programming through promotions, content development, and marketing.
• Collaborate with key partners to develop materials, both physical and digital, to amplify messaging around professional experiences.
• Develop, update and refine resources including rack cards, one-pagers, guidebooks, articles, email advertisements, slide decks, and more to advance utilization of professional experience tools and programs within Career Services.
• Leverage campus partners, events, and other means to increase awareness and convert students to participants in Career Services' professional experience offerings.
• Promote each professional experience strategically, ensuring that all students are presented with appropriate experiential learning opportunities throughout their pursuit of degrees.

Track and Report on Participation and Outcomes for Professional Experience Tools and Programs:

• Track utilization and participation rates related to internship and other professional experiences by recording in appropriate databases and platforms.
• Respond to departmental, divisional, and campus requests for data and insights related to professional experiences.
• Distribute and administer assessment tools to participants in experiential tools and programming to capture insights and feedback.
• Research and share information that relates to internships to advance participation and engagement on campus.

Other duties as assigned:

• Attend weekly Career Services all-staff and team meetings.
• Attend and support "All Hands on Deck" events such as (but not limited to) campus career fairs, new student orientation, and on-campus student employment events.
• Attend occasional campus-level and liaison meetings.
• Support peak times for all staff support in the Division of Student Life.
• Given the changing nature of work and Career Services' commitment to be adaptable, innovative, and resilient as the nature of work changes, staff will need to shift gears, jump in, and try new things, even when those things fall outside of a formal job description.

What You Should Know

This is a hybrid position and will work Monday-Friday, regular business hours, throughout the year with normal state and university holidays/administrative leave.

What We Can Offer

The annual starting salary range for this position is $52,000-$55,000.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be inclusive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience in a role supporting students or similar populations.
• 2+ years of relevant, job-related experience.

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated experience serving and collaborating with a variety of constituents including students.
• Proven customer service skills as this position will interact with students, employers, and campus colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, initiate and manage multiple projects and tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
• Working knowledge of PC platforms and Microsoft Office products.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience interacting with or working in Career Services and similar organizations is a plus though not required.
• Experience supervising or working with interns or student staff.
• Internship experience of your own.
• Experience working with students, employers/industry, and universities is a plus.
• Experience presenting to and/or leading groups.
• Experience working with enterprise or administrative sides of systems.