Student Internship Programs Coordinator

American University; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

American University is seeking a Program Coordinator, Student Internship Program, to oversee the AU Ready Undergraduate Internship Pledge—ensuring smooth funding processes, student participation requirements, and professionalism coursework coordination.

You will manage data tracking, reporting, and compliance, serving as the primary contact for students and campus partners. The role includes supervising graduate assistants and coordinating with the Associate Director on escalated issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree; 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Internship Pledge Program, including onboarding, eligibility verification, career course access, and funding workflows.
• Manage scheduling, communications, deadlines, and documentation; process funding requests, reimbursements, stipends, and compliance documentation.
• Track student participation, funding distribution, outcomes, and program milestones; maintain databases and reports.
• Draft and manage student communications, marketing materials, web content, and FAQs; coordinate outreach campaigns.
• Supervise graduate assistants and student employees; train and provide feedback for professional development.

Skills

Serving Customers

Prioritizing & Organizing

Acquiring & Analyzing Information

Supporting Coworkers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American University is seeking a Program Coordinator, Student Internship Program, to oversee the AU Ready Undergraduate Internship Pledge—ensuring smooth funding processes, student participation requirements, and professionalism coursework coordination.

You will manage data tracking, reporting, and compliance, serving as the primary contact for students and campus partners. The role includes supervising graduate assistants and coordinating with the Associate Director on escalated issues.