Student Internship Success Coordinator

University of California; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internship Coordinator coordinates internship placement services and day-to-day internship program operations for undergraduate and graduate students, supporting students across the University’s academic colleges.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Career Services, the position helps connect academic learning to practical experience by supporting student placements, maintaining employer contacts, processing internship documentation, and maintaining program records and data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Two years of experience in project management.
• Familiarity with college campus dynamics and academic structures.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with students, faculty, and employers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting student success and career development.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internship program activities and communications.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to share internship information.
• Serve as a point of contact for students seeking internships and guide search strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate internship placements with employer opportunities.
• Support students through placement process and address concerns with leadership.
• Maintain employer contact records and circulate internship opportunities.
• Organize internship events and information sessions.
• Collect and route internship documentation for review and approval.
• Maintain records of student placements and program data.
• Prepare recurring program data and reports for monitoring.
• Carry out day-to-day operations according to procedures.
• Summarize feedback to inform program improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Campus dynamics

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Data reporting

Career development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Internship Coordinator coordinates internship placement services and day-to-day internship program operations for undergraduate and graduate students, supporting students across the University’s academic colleges.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Career Services, the position helps connect academic learning to practical experience by supporting student placements, maintaining employer contacts, processing internship documentation, and maintaining program records and data.