Internship Coordinator

Young Harris College • Young Harris, GA

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About The Position

The Internship Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month professional staff position reporting to the Director of Career Services and Professional Development. This role is responsible for developing, expanding, and managing internship programs to ensure that Young Harris College students gain access to meaningful experiential learning opportunities aligned with their career goals. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in career services, higher education, employer relations, or a related field.
• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function of all positions.
• An established record of excellent leadership and mentoring relationships with students, collegial relationships with staff and faculty, and strong written and oral communications skills, particularly with students and their parents, are preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and management skills are essential for success in this role.
• Employees are expected to be punctual and dependable to meet the needs of their department and the College.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working in internship coordination, employer engagement, or experiential learning programming.
• Familiarity with career management platforms such as Handshake.
• Knowledge of NACE career readiness competencies and best practices in experiential education.
• Professional experience in a small, liberal arts college setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the college's internship program, supporting both credit and non-credit internships across all majors.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with regional, national, and alumni employers to create new internship opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach to employers, securing internship postings and encouraging their participation in campus recruiting events.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the internship process, including marketing internships to students, supporting employer relations, and tracking internship participation.
• Manage internship databases (including Handshake) and maintain accurate records for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to align internships with academic programs and facilitate approval processes for credit-based internships.
• Create and manage student internship agreements, evaluations, and learning outcome assessments.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching appointments with students on internship search strategies, resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Design and deliver workshops, class presentations, and events related to internships, experiential learning, and career readiness.
• Guide students understanding on how internships support career exploration and post-graduate employment outcomes.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers to support recruiting efforts and experiential learning partnerships.
• Assist employers with internship development, recruitment strategies, and effective supervision practices.
• Coordinate and promote internship fairs, employer information sessions, and other recruiting events.
• Facilitate employer participation in campus programming such as panels, workshops, and classroom visits.
• Track and analyze internship program participation and outcomes, preparing reports for institutional stakeholders.
• Develop and update internship program policies, procedures, and promotional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Career Services operations and strategic initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree