Experiential Learning Coordinator

About the Role

Manages and promotes internships, fellowships, co-ops, service-learning, and studio-based experiential learning opportunities primarily through experiential learning (EL) platforms while collaborating closely with campus partners. Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and employers, supporting engagement with experiential learning programs. Contributes to the development, assessment, and promotion of experiential learning resources and events to ensure alignment with department and University goals, helping students build career readiness skills and meaningful professional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for students exploring experiential learning opportunities, including internships, fellowships, co-ops, service-learning, studio-based coursework, and on-campus positions
• Reviews, approves, and manages experiential learning opportunities, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines, standards, and eligibility criteria
• Track student participation, processes forms, and manages deadlines
• Engages directly with employers to understand internship and co-op opportunities, application processes, hiring timelines, and professional development expectations
• Collaborates with campus departments, faculty, and student organizations to identify, evaluate, and promote experiential learning opportunities aligned with students' academic and career goals
• Develops and delivers experiential learning programming, including workshops, presentations, classroom sessions, tabling initiatives, and outreach activities for students and employers
• Designs and facilitates presentations to guide students and employers on experiential learning opportunities, academic credit requirements, and career readiness skills
• Audit, evaluate, and improve experiential learning platforms and resources, researching emerging tools, enhancing usability, and promoting engagement among students, faculty, and staff
• Track and report on experiential learning participation, maintaining databases and preparing statistical and program evaluation reports
• Support broader career readiness initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student participation across disciplines and backgrounds

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
• Two (2) years of experience in higher education programming or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Handshake, Banner, Degree Works, Owl Express or other higher education student information systems
• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Skills

• Able to interpret and apply policies and regulations, maintaining confidentiality and FERPA compliance
• Able to quickly learn new technologies
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Knowledge of career readiness and experiential learning programs, including internships, co-op, study abroad, and service-learning
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, public speaking, and project management skills
• Independent and proactive, with problem-solving and program development capabilities
• Analytical and reporting skills, able to evaluate programs and produce clear, timely reports
• Effective training and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn new skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Mac-based computer software applications, experiential learning platforms (e.g., Handshake))
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong phone and e-mail etiquette

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this role is $46,000-$52,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 13 paid holidays, vacation
• Generous retirement plans
• Tuition waiver
• Wellness options