Internship & Career Development Coordinator

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for the Internship Coordinator in the Center for Career Development and Internships (CCDI). Developing and managing internship opportunities for students and coordinating internship placement are two main objectives of this position.

The ideal candidate will counsel students on the value of internships for career development and will help students with preparation for these experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field as listed.
• 1–3 years higher education experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and independent work skills; coachable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internship opportunities for students.
• Coordinate internship placement for Wilkes University students.
• Counsel students on internship value for career development.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and sites.
• Promote internship value on campus and externally.
• Learn new programs and adapt to technology; occasional evenings/weekends.

Skills

Student counseling

Employer relations

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Communications/Business/Admin/Education or related)

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for the Internship Coordinator in the Center for Career Development and Internships (CCDI). Developing and managing internship opportunities for students and coordinating internship placement are two main objectives of this position.

The ideal candidate will counsel students on the value of internships for career development and will help students with preparation for these experiences.