Campus Internship Coordinator

About the Role

The Campus Internship Coordinator supports learning by managing and administering the internship program for AU students. As a member of the Career Services team, the coordinator works with all students across academic disciplines and modalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Internship Search & Student Support
• Assist undergraduate and graduate students in securing internships for academic credit and career preparation.
• Provide direct student support through 1:1 meetings to encourage experiential learning opportunities, provide internship search assistance, and share program requirements.
• Monitor communication between student interns, site supervisors, and faculty internship instructors (for credit-bearing internships).
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions and orientations for students completing internships.
• Seek new internship opportunities, including micro, project-based, and remote internships.
• Maintain regular contact with internship sites and partners to ensure quality experiences and troubleshoot issues.
• Internship Program Management
• Utilize Handshake to post positions, process applications, store data, and communicate with employers.
• Maintain accurate internship records, including required agreements, evaluations, and completion of documentation.
• Track and document student internship sites, hours completed, and site evaluations.
• Collect and analyze post-internship evaluation and assessment data to inform continuous improvement.
• Assist in assessing internship program impact and reporting outcomes for institutional review and external stakeholders.
• Employer Relations & Outreach
• Build and maintain relationships with non-profit employers to grow internship opportunities across a wide range of industries in partnership with the Director of Experiential Learning & Employer Outreach.
• Conduct outreach to identify and cultivate new internship sites in alignment with student interests and academic programs.
• Communication & Collaboration
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and external partners involved in internships.
• Plan and implement communication strategies relating to internships (e.g., email campaigns, newsletters, social media, and website updates) in partnership with the Director of Student Success Marketing.
• Collaborate across departments (Academic Affairs, Career Services, Advising, Student Employment, etc.) to support alignment with institutional goals and student success strategies.
• Educational Program Development
• Implement and oversee professional development initiatives for on-campus student employees, focusing on skill development, career readiness, and workplace expectations.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, resume clinics, and reflection activities related to experiential learning and career preparation.
• Integrate NACE career competencies and high-impact practices into internship and on-campus employment programs.
• Administrative Support
• Assist with organizing and managing logistics for events, including training sessions, internship fairs, and employer panels.
• Schedule venues, prepare materials, manage communications, and coordinate event follow-up.
• Maintain shared calendars, schedule meetings, and manage internal documentation and filing systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials for stakeholders as needed.
• Coordinate grant reimbursement requests and process submissions to ensure timely reimbursement and tracking.
• Professional Development & Other Duties
• Remain current on trends and best practices in internships, experiential education, and workforce readiness.
• Assist in developing and updating internship-related policies, forms, and handbooks.
• Contribute to strategic planning and program assessment for career and internship initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and university goals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Handshake

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or other related degree.
• Experience: Experience in training and development, relationship management, or related internship and career development fields. Preferably in a higher education setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and detailed orientation.
• Knowledge of career counseling and experiential education principles and practices.
• Understanding of employer recruiting strategies, job market trends, occupational, career and personal growth.
• Understanding of the collegiate environment and culture, and ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, parents and administrators.