Internship Coordinator

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota seeks a part-time Internship Instruction Oversight role to manage two one‑credit courses, CFAN3096 and CFAN4096, ensuring clear Canvas communications and measured student growth.

Responsibilities include supervising adjunct instructors, overseeing registration and internships via Handshake, and fostering strong relationships with internship sites while coordinating the unpaid internship grant program.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 2+ years experience or related education/work to equal six years.
• Minimum of one year of higher education experience in career services or student services.
• Strong detail orientation and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Internship Instruction 60%: manage curriculum delivery for two one‑credit courses; use Canvas to communicate assignments, deadlines, resources and grading; implement and analyze assessments.
• Adjunct Instructor Supervision 20%: provide ongoing support for adjunct instructors on enrollment, Canvas, assignments, employer relations, and campus resources.
• Registration and internship approval 25%: oversee course registration with CFANS student services and Career & Internship Services; respond to questions; review/approve internship applications; manage permissions and Handshake module for learning agreements and data reporting.
• Outreach/communication 10%: act as university liaison to internship site supervisors; communicate expectations for supervision and evaluations; address issues with sites to ensure positive experiences.
• Grant Program Responsibilities 5%: oversee communication about the CFANS Unpaid Internship Grant; distribute grant funds to students.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Handshake

CSO systems

Job description

Job ID: 376369

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Supplemental Employee

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 0005

Employee Class: Civil Service

About the Job

Responsibilities

Internship Instruction Oversight 60%

Curriculum Management: (40%)

• Manage the delivery of the curriculum for pre-, during-, and post internship components of two one-credit experiential learning reflection courses, CFAN3096: Making the Most of Your Professional Experience and CFAN 4096: Reflecting on Your Professional Experience.
• Leverage Canvas for all course sections to clearly communicate assignments, deadlines, resources and grading.
• Implement and analyze pre- and post- assessment of courses to measure student learning and growth

Adjunct Instructor Supervision: (20%)

• Provide ongoing support for adjunct instructors around areas of: course enrollment procedures, Canvas, assignments, employer relations, and navigating campus resources.

Registration and internship approval 25%

• Oversee the course registration process in cooperation with CFANS student services staff, Career & Internship Services staff, and CFANS faculty.
• Respond in a timely manner to registration questions from students and faculty.
• Review and approve internship applications to ensure internships meet quality standards. Communicate with students, as necessary, to ensure experiences meet course policies.
• Manage distribution of permission numbers and monitor section size to ensure even distribution.
• Leverage the internship module available through the Handshake system to manage online learning agreements, evaluation process, and data reporting.

Outreach/communication 10%

• Serve as university liaison to internship site supervisors to establish relationships and respond to site questions/needs.
• Communicate expectations to sites related to supervision and internship course requirements including goal setting and performance evaluation processes
• Address problems or miscommunication that may arise with internship sites during internships to ensure a positive experience for both students and internship sites.

Grant Program Responsibilities 5%

• Oversee communication strategies to inform students about the CFANS Unpaid Internship Grant.
• Oversee distribution of the grant to student recipients

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years; position involves comparing, verifying and reconciling data to help the department achieve overall objectives.
• Minimum of one year of experience within higher education in a career services, advising, student affairs or student services role.
• Strong detail orientation and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within higher education in a career services, advising, student affairs or student services role.
• Experience working with internship or experiential education programs.
• Understanding of University of Minnesota policies and registration systems.
• Experience communicating and developing relationships with faculty and external partners.
• Previous experience with Canvas or CSO systems is a plus.

About the Department

Career & Internship Services (CIS) serves over 5,000 currently enrolled and degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni in the following colleges: College of Continuing and Professional Studies, College of Design, and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $30.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

• Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.