Experiential Learning Coordinator

Illinois State•Normal, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Career Services empowers and supports Redbirds to achieve their professional goals by providing resources, experiences, and industry connections. The Experiential Learning Coordinator builds and sustains strategic relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, and campus partners to expand internship and experiential learning opportunities for Illinois State University students. This role manages employer engagement strategies, supports student career advising and industry awareness, and develops employer‑engaged programming aligned with student needs, workforce trends, NACE principles, and institutional priorities. The position also serves as a key representative of Career Services in advancing equitable access to internships, informing career preparation practices, and strengthening employer partnerships across industries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
One (1) year of full time or part time equivalent experience recruiting, advising, teaching, counseling, or working in career services. (Note: Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for 12 months of work experience)
Ability to build and sustain equitable employer partnerships that result in meaningful experiential learning/internship opportunities
Ability to guide diverse students and/or alumni through the career development process (self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, and job search strategies)
Thorough understanding of career development and career readiness.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of internal and external constituents.
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship.
All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in college student personnel administration, business, higher education, human resources, or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of career services along with employer internship recruiting practices
Demonstrated knowledge base in the area of career development and/or student development
Desired experience in providing higher education services for students.
Demonstrated abilities in interpersonal relations, organization, management, communication, problem solving, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Builds and sustains strategic relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, and campus partners to expand internship and experiential learning opportunities for Illinois State University students.
Manages employer engagement strategies.
Supports student career advising and industry awareness.
Develops employer‑engaged programming aligned with student needs, workforce trends, NACE principles, and institutional priorities.
Serves as a key representative of Career Services in advancing equitable access to internships, informing career preparation practices, and strengthening employer partnerships across industries.