Coordinator, Internship Programs

About the role

The Nevada Career Studio at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a highly organized and relationship-focused professional to serve as our Coordinator, Internship Programs, a position centered on employer partnerships and internship program administration. This role plays a key part in expanding paid internship opportunities for University of Nevada, Reno students by cultivating employer relationships, coordinating sponsored internship initiatives, and managing the administrative processes that support high-impact experiential learning programs. Reporting to the Director of the Nevada Career Studio, the Coordinator collaborates with employers, faculty, campus partners, and funding stakeholders to strengthen connections between higher education, workforce development, and Nevada's talent pipeline. The Coordinator oversees the operational and administrative functions of the Nevada Career Studio's internship programs, including employer outreach and engagement, internship agreements, program documentation, reporting, invoicing, fund administration, assessment, and compliance requirements. The position serves as a primary liaison with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, startups, and industry partners while coordinating program activities, monitoring outcomes, supervising a graduate assistant, and ensuring the successful implementation of internship initiatives. The Coordinator also develops and supports processes, resources, and educational programming that prepare students to be successful in internship experiences and help employers provide