NSME Internship & Career Coordinator

About the role

The California State University Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is a non-profit, financially self-sufficient auxiliary organization supporting California State University Bakersfield. This Coordinator position is temporary, full-time, on-site, with an anticipated end date on or before June 30, 2027 (continuation contingent on performance and funding). Classification: Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Provide information on career opportunities, job application review, interview practice, and communication skills development in collaboration with the Center for Career Education and Community Engagement (CECE).
• Assist with industry‑specific resume writing and cover letter assistance in collaboration with CECE.
• Create and distribute bi‑weekly career and internship related newsletters.
• Assist with developing and hosting career and internship workshops each semester; coordinate seminars with industry support.
• Attend and make presentations from scripted materials during new student orientations and NSME‑specific courses, and other events as needed.
• Identify, recruit, develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing employers that will recruit CSUB students and graduates.
• Support university initiatives to increase internship opportunities and career awareness for students, and industry‑sponsored projects.
• Collaborate with on‑campus constituents to develop and promote meaningful and mutually beneficial student internship programs.
• Engage in one‑on‑one contact with employers through phone, email, and off‑campus site visits.
• Coordinate relationship development processes and strategies.
• Work collectively with on‑campus units (academic departments, advancement, alumni association, student organizations) to provide coordinated customer service to employers.
• Coordinate ongoing assessment of employer relations efforts and provide feedback on effectiveness; collect data and track student progress in support of the PI.
• Update the website for NSME Internships.
• Assist with developing marketing materials to promote events and employer services.
• Represent CSUB and NSME in various external and campus events.
• Assist with special events and projects as requested.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job‑related field, and some experience in student services. Specialized experience may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis; graduate‑level job‑related education may substitute for required experience.

Special Conditions: Screening – only applicants with experience most directly related to the office’s immediate needs will be invited to a Qualifications Appraisal Board. Background check – satisfactory completion (including criminal records check) required; a conditional offer may be rescinded