Specific Responsibilities: Student Advising + Support • Advise students individually on internship exploration, applications, professional communication, resumes, and interview preparation • Support students in identifying internships aligned with their academic interests, career goals, and personal strengths • Guide students through internship registration, approval, and reflection processes • Assist students in navigating workplace challenges and professional expectations during internship experiences • Develop and deliver workshops on internship readiness, networking, career exploration, and professional skills Employer + Community Partnership Development • Cultivate relationships with regional employers, nonprofit organizations, alumni, and community partners to expand internship opportunities • Conduct outreach to develop new internship sites aligned with liberal arts disciplines and student interests • Coordinate employer engagement events including networking programs, career panels, and internship fairs • Serve as a liaison between employers, faculty, and students throughout the internship experience Program Coordination + Administration • Manage internship processes, records, assessment, and reporting • Coordinate internship documentation including learning agreements, evaluations, and site approvals • Track student participation and internship outcomes to support institutional assessment and accreditation efforts • Maintain internship and employer data within career management systems such as Handshake or student success platforms • Collaborate with academic departments to support credit-bearing internships and experiential learning initiatives Campus Collaboration • Partner with faculty, academic advisors, career services staff, and student success professionals to promote experiential learning opportunities • Contribute to initiatives related to retention, student engagement, and career readiness • Support programming for students seeking equitable access to internships • Participate in orientation, admissions, and campus-wide events as needed Assessment + Program Evaluation • Develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate internship quality, student learning outcomes, and program effectiveness • Collect and analyze student, employer, and faculty feedback through evaluations, surveys, and reflection activities • Track internship participation, career readiness outcomes, and postgraduate success data to support institutional assessment efforts • Prepare reports and presentations on experiential learning outcomes, employer engagement, and program impact for campus stakeholders and accreditation purposes • Use assessment data to recommend and implement improvements to internship programming, student support, and employer partnerships Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, communications, business, or related field • 1–3 years of relevant experience in higher education, career services, student support, employer relations, or experiential learning • Demonstrated commitment to student development and inclusive student support practices • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field • Experience working in a small college or liberal arts environment • Familiarity with experiential learning, internship coordination, or career development programming • Experience with career management or student success software platforms • Knowledge of best practices related to student engagement, retention, and career readiness