Coordinator of Student Internships

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Student Career Preparedness office within the broader Student Success Center, the Coordinator of Student Internships supports the development, coordination, and expansion of experiential learning opportunities that strengthen student retention, persistence, and career readiness. This role assists with strengthening employer connections, preparing students for internship readiness, and supporting university-wide initiatives that advance students’ engagement in High-Impact Practices (HIPs)—particularly internships, project-based learning, and other forms of work-based experience. To accomplish these goals, the Internship Coordinator establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employers, department staff, students, faculty, and alumni, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the experiential learning ecosystem. Additionally, this role will assist in developing processes to track and assess internship engagement across campus, contributing to data-informed decision-making around student support opportunities. The Internship Coordinator plays a key role in supporting East Texas A&M University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and Student Success initiatives related to career readiness and experiential learning. Through collaborative outreach, student support, and coordination of internship processes, this position helps ensure students gain meaningful opportunities that connect academic learning to practical, real-world experiences. This is a grant-funded position. The anticipated duration of funding is a minimum of two and a half (2.5) years, aligned with the grant timeline. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed grant funding or restricted funds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of related experience, ideally in career services, program development, public speaking, or student engagement.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software.
Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) fluently in work, including the ability to use generative AI tools to enhance efficiency, communication, and student and employer support.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and willingness to learn Handshake, Navigate360, Laserfiche, and other platforms.
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Comfort with evening and flexible scheduling to meet student availability.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Workforce Development or a related major from an accredited institution.
Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate or higher education program administration, career services, employer relations, or related areas (including student employment or internship experience).
Knowledge of career development, experiential learning, High-Impact Practices, or employer recruiting processes.
Experience working with first-generation students or similar student populations.
Familiarity with Handshake or career services management systems.
Experience in event planning and coordination.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating semester-based internship initiatives across academic colleges.
Support High-Impact Practices by ensuring internship postings and experiential opportunities are updated in Handshake.
Help students navigate internship searches, applications, and preparation steps with an emphasis on learning outcomes tied to real-world application.
Assist with planning and executing Career & Internship Fairs, employer panels, and networking events that promote meaningful employer-student engagement.
Partner with staff, faculty, and organizations to ensure students are informed about and are applying to opportunities.
Conduct outreach to local, regional, and national employers to cultivate internship opportunities.
Assist the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement with communication, scheduling employer visits, and coordinating campus engagement activities.
Maintain accurate employer contact records and interaction notes in Handshake or related systems.
Provide guidance to students on resumes, internship search strategies, professional communication, and workplace expectations.
Support internship preparation workshops—including resume labs, interview prep sessions, and orientation programming—that reinforce High-Impact Practice learning outcomes.
Engage in targeted outreach to Title III priority populations, including first-generation and academically at-risk students.
Support cross-campus collaborations with Advising, Student Transitions & Support (STS), Money Management Center (MMC), Graduate School, Athletics, Honors, and academic colleges.
Represent Student Career Preparedness at campus events such as Orientations.
Assist students in identifying experiential opportunities that align with their career goals and academic focus.
Track internship postings, student applications, placements, employer engagement, and student outcomes.
Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting required by the Title III program, Student Success Center, and Provost’s Office.
Maintain student participation records in systems such as Navigate360, Handshake, Suitable, or other approved tracking tools.
Support assessment efforts measuring increases in internship participation, experiential learning engagement, and student career readiness competencies aligned with High-Impact Practices.

Benefits

Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
Academic Excellence: ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.
Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.
Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.
Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.