Internship Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Lancaster - Palmetto College seeks an Internship Coordinator to manage internship recruitment, student preparation, and faculty collaboration on curriculum and credits. The role focuses on expanding the internship tradition to bridge classroom learning with meaningful community experiences.

The position emphasizes student-centered career coaching, workshop delivery, and cross-functional teamwork within a university system committed to service and community impact.

Qualifications

• Assessing student needs and helping them create career development plans.
• Identify, select, and implement career coaching/advising interventions.
• Written and verbal communication skills; proficient in presenting to groups.
• Ability to plan and deliver workshops and programs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit organizations for internships.
• Assist students in preparing for internships and applications.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum and credit issues related to internships.
• Develop and expand the internship tradition to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.

Skills

Career advising

Microsoft Office

Workshop planning

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internship Coordinator

Department: USC Lancaster - Palmetto College

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

This position would include the traditional management duties of an Internship Coordinator, such as recruiting organizations for internships, assisting students in preparing for internships and faculty with curriculum and credit issues; but also, the Internship Coordinator will work to develop and expand the tradition; concept of internships, to broaden the campus and community understanding of how to connect the classroom to other meaningful experiences.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Assessing student needs and working with them to accomplish career development plans and goals; knowledge of appropriate employment skills and ability to help students connect their experience to these skills; identify, select, and implement career coaching/advising/counseling interventions and techniques appropriate to student goals. Written and verbal communication skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; workshop/program planning and presentation skills; interpersonal and relationship building building skills; knowledge of student and career development theories and their application in practice; creative, conscientious, and dedicated; capable of multi-tasking and setting priorities within a team environment.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.