Undergraduate Intern - Career Mentor

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking an Undergraduate Intern - Career Mentor to support VUnited Scholars in internships and career development on campus at Vasey Hall. This student worker role emphasizes independent problem solving, professional skills, and inclusive workplace engagement.

Responsibilities include site placement meetings, communicating with internship supervisors, providing on-site coaching, and helping students complete tasks with modeling and prompting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at Villanova University.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse learning styles and support needs preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal communication, writing, and editing skills; excellent people skills and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students for site placement and to assist in career support as needed.
• Communicate with internship supervisors to ensure the best internship experience and on-site employment.
• Assist with the VUnited Inclusive Professionals (VIP) Network by educating and expanding partnerships with inclusive employers.
• Provide direct, on-site job coaching support to VUnited Scholars during internships.
• Model professionalism; help students develop task completion and workplace skills.

Skills

Verbal communication

Writing & editing

Interpersonal skills

Reliability & punctuality

Education

Undergrad or grad student at Villanova University

Job description

Undergraduate Intern - Career Mentor

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20260245V
Position Title: Undergraduate Intern - Career Mentor
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: 20
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year
Location: Vasey Hall
Detailed Work Schedule:
Number of positions: 1-5
Department: 261-Continuing Studies Administration
Contact Name: Deborah Harris
Contact Phone/Extension: 9-8035

Position Summary Information

The VUnited Scholars Program is a residential certificate program offered through the College of Professional Studies ( CPS ) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Student Internship & Career Mentor (Job Coach) is a student worker position that supports VUnited Scholars in their vocational experiences, with a primary focus on internship success and career development. This role provides individualized, strengths-based support to students in campus and community-based internship settings, promoting independence, skill development, and meaningful engagement in the workplace. Student mentors serve as peer role models and job coaches, actively supporting job task completion, professional skill development, and workplace integration. Mentors maintain an engaged on-site presence and help foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment while collaborating closely with VUnited staff and internship supervisors to ensure a successful and supportive experience.

95%: Student Internship & Career Support

• In partnership with Assistant Director and Program Director, meet with students for site placement and to assist in career support as needed.
• In partnership with Assistant Director and Program Director, communicate with supervisors to ensure the best internship experience and support student on-site employment.
• In partnership with the Assistant Director, assist with the VUnited Inclusive Professionals "VIP" Network by means of educating and expanding partnerships of employers committed to inclusivity.
• Provide direct, on-site job coaching support to VUnited Scholars during internship experiences
• Assist students in learning and completing job tasks using modeling, prompting, and coaching strategies
• Promote independence by gradually fading support and encouraging self-direction
• Support development of professional workplace skills, including communication, time management, organization, and task completion
• Maintain an active and engaged presence at internship sites to ensure consistent and effective support
• Support the development of positive working relationships between students and colleagues
• Assist with problem-solving and navigating workplace challenges in a respectful and supportive manner
• Support transitions to and from internship sites, including transportation routines as needed
• Communicate updates, concerns, and successes in a timely and professional manner with VUnited staff and supervisors
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, support strategies, workplace observations, and communication with supervisors and VUnited staff
• Model professionalism at all times, including punctuality, communication, and workplace behavior

5%: Serve in additional roles as needed

Requirements:

Formal Education:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at Villanova University

Work Experience:

• Experience working with individuals with diverse learning styles and support needs preferred but not required

Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)::

• Strong skills in verbal communication, writing, and editing.
• Excellent people skills, discretion and judgment, attention to detail, problem solver and timely follow through.
• Ability to work independently and as a cross-functional team member.
• Proactive, creative, and efficient in offering most effective student support.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism, reliability, and punctuality

Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)::

• Interest in career development, coaching, education, or human services
• Willingness to learn and apply strengths-based job coaching strategies
• Ability to balance support with promoting independence
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for individuals with diverse learning styles and support needs
• Appreciation for the mission and values of the VUnited Scholars Program and Catholic Higher Education

Equipment Knowledge:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Programs
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Must be eligible to become Villanova University van certified and comfortable transporting students to and from internship placements and program-related activities as needed

Working Conditions/Environment: (conditions, if known, which may impact the incumbent working in this position)::

• Combination of campus-based and community-based internship sites
• Requires movement between locations and active engagement in workplace settings
• Role involves standing, walking, and supporting students in real-time work environments
• Schedule primarily aligned with internship hours (Wednesdays), with some flexibility as needed

Additional Information

Continuation is dependent upon continued funding through gifts and/or entrepreneurial tuition revenues.

Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $15/hour Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled No