Career Readiness and Internship Coordinator (CS27-036)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Edwardsville, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking a Career Readiness and Internship Coordinator to support its Career Development Center's Co-op and Internship Program and career readiness processes. This role involves working directly with students and departmental senior leadership to process necessary documentation. The coordinator will support students, employers, and campus partners throughout co-op, internship, and career readiness experiences, ensuring accurate and timely processing of program records and paperwork. SIUE is a premier metropolitan university committed to advancing social and economic mobility and shaping the future workforce, offering a comprehensive education with hands-on research opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position.
• 4+ years in any career or student services related role.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students and groups.
• Ability to explain program requirements, processes, and expectations.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to utilize databases, systems, and web platforms.
• Ability to deliver presentations using established materials.
• Ability to work within structured guidelines and established procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
• Experience working directly with students on internship paperwork and processes preferred.
• Experience working with university student databases preferred.
• Experience building, troubleshooting, and maintaining relational databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students and departmental senior leadership in processing the documentation required for participation in the Career Development Center’s Co-op and Internship Program and career readiness processes.
• Support students, employers, and other campus partners throughout the co-op, internship, and career readiness experiences.
• Help ensure that program records and paperwork are processed accurately and on time.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students and groups.
• Explain program requirements, processes, and expectations.
• Utilize databases, systems, and web platforms.
• Deliver presentations using established materials.
• Work within structured guidelines and established procedures.

Benefits

• The job description does not explicitly list benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level