Internship Development Coordinator – Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

6d•$46,000 - $49,000

About The Position

The Internship Development Coordinator, reporting to the Assistant Director for Internship Development, is crucial for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the VOLintern program and other internship initiatives within the Employer Relations Team at the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration. This role focuses on advancing program strategy and growth, which includes developing internship opportunities, expanding partnerships, and designing program structures to increase access to experiential learning for students across all majors. Additionally, the coordinator manages the daily operations of the program, such as coaching VOLintern students, executing key program elements, serving as a main point of contact for employers and students, and coordinating internship logistics. This position acts as both a strategic and operational partner to employers and campus stakeholders, ensuring program quality, scalability, and positive outcomes for both students and employer partners.

Requirements

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Internship Development
Plays a key role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the VOLintern program and broader internship initiatives within the Employer Relations Team in the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration.
Responsible for advancing program strategy and growth, including developing internship opportunities, expanding partnerships, and designing program structures that enhance access to experiential learning for students across majors.
Manages day-to-day program operations, including coaching VOLintern students, executing core program elements, serving as a primary contact for employer and student engagement, and coordinating internship logistics.
Serves as both a strategic and operational partner to employers and campus stakeholders, ensuring program quality, scalability, and positive outcomes for students and employer partners.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the VOLintern program and broader internship initiatives.
Advance program strategy and growth, including developing internship opportunities and expanding partnerships.
Design program structures to enhance student access to experiential learning.
Manage day-to-day program operations.
Coach VOLintern students.
Execute core program elements.
Serve as a primary contact for employer and student engagement.
Coordinate internship logistics.
Act as a strategic and operational partner to employers and campus stakeholders.
Ensure program quality, scalability, and positive outcomes for students and employer partners.