Internship Coordinator/Career Advisor

Job Responsibilities

Captures and delivers internship/career development programming, registration, resource materials, and/or advising to students.

Edifies students and other stakeholders about internship/career development and opportunities and maintains relationships to aid in effective internship/career planning.

Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Job Duties

• Educates or advises students individually or in groups through various mediums about internship/career opportunities, exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and decision-making.
• Develops and delivers internship/career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students, including internship orientation sessions.
• Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, employment preparation, and internship-for-credit registration.
• May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and internship/employment opportunities for students.
• Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, internship, and co/curricular programs offered by the university.
• Compiles annual report of internship placements.
• Interprets academic policy to verify internship eligibility.
• Collaborates with students, faculty, advisors, staff, and employers to coordinate registration of internship credits and resolve concerns.
• Captures internship progress reports and student internship evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required by start date.
• Experience in education or advising.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to share complex information in a clear and organized manner in both verbal and written forms to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students and knowledge of approaches to student development.
• Demonstrated ability to give effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field by start date (preferred).
• Experience advising college students on academic or career related concerns.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student records systems.
• Knowledge of Career Development theories (preferred).

Pay

$46,000 / year

Schedule

In-person with an option to work remotely one day per week during designated times of the year.

Benefits

Includes paid vacation, excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage, paid holidays and paid sick days, and a retirement system that ensures income post-career. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Contact Information

Becky Hinrichs - bhinrichs@uwlax.edu