Internship Coordinator

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is hiring an Internship Coordinator for USC Lancaster - Palmetto College. This full-time role involves coordinating internship opportunities, advising students on internship preparation, and supporting faculty with curriculum and credit issues.

You will also develop and expand the campus internship program to better connect classroom learning with real-world experience, while promoting partnerships with external organizations and coordinating program activities.

Qualifications

• Assess student needs and develop career plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with workshop planning and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit organizations for internships.
• Assist students in internship preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum and credit issues.
• Develop and expand internship programs to connect classroom learning with real-world experience.

Skills

Career coaching

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

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. Inclusive Excellence Statement 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.

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.