Associate Director of Career Connections Center – Internships & Employer Engagement
About The Position
The Associate Director for Internships & Employer Engagement serves as a strategic catalyst within the Career Connections Center (CCC), advancing Wartburg College’s commitment to experiential learning, career readiness, and vocational discovery. This role leads cross-campus efforts to embed internships and field experiences into the academic and co-curricular fabric of the college, while cultivating employer and alumni partnerships that drive student success and institutional innovation. The position plays a vital role in the donor-funded Alumni & Career Connections Initiative and contributes to student development through coaching, mentoring, and high-impact programming that prepares students for lives of purpose and impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum of four years of relevant experience in career services, experiential learning, human resources, recruiting, sales or employer relations
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in related field
- Experience working with college students in internship development or career coaching
- Familiarity with technology, career development platforms (e.g., Handshake) and assessment tools
- Knowledge of graduate school preparation processes and employer recruitment practices
Responsibilities
- Internship Program Development & Oversight
- Employer & Alumni Engagement
- Career Development & Post-Graduate Preparation
- Campus & Community Engagement
- Supervision & Strategic Leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
