Internship & Experiential Learning Coordinator

Ripon College Board Of Trustees•Ripon, WI

About The Position

Ripon College is hiring an Internship & Experiential Learning Coordinator, a newly created position on the Center for Career & Professional Development team. Reporting to the Director of Career & Professional Development, the coordinator serves as an internship, study away and abroad, and education placement studies coordinator, and as an instructor. The position uses high-impact practices to advance student success in experiential learning. The role includes developing employer relationships, leading internship placement, supporting and assessing students’ internship performance, and evaluating opportunities offered by sponsoring employers and organizations. The coordinator manages student and faculty stipends and/or academic credit in collaboration with campus partners and develops and teaches a 1–2 credit internship course. The role also facilitates study-away and study-abroad internship placements, coordinates participation processes, works with Faculty Directors on recruitment, and collaborates with school districts and faculty to maximize education studies placements. Additional duties include supporting the Center, facilitating experiential learning, maintaining confidentiality and FERPA compliance, and compiling an annual report on participation and internship experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Career Development, Higher Education/Student Affairs, or a related field.
1–2 years of experience in Career Services, Cooperative Education, Community Relations, Recruitment, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience with employer relationships.
Valid driver’s license.
Well-developed interpersonal, leadership, project management, and group and/or classroom facilitation skills.
Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Google Workspace, Handshake, and Canvas knowledge or competency.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Career Development, Higher Education/Student Affairs, or a related field.
FCD or GCDF certification or eligibility.
Knowledge of NACE, NCDA, CUPA-HR, and/or SHRM.

Responsibilities

Assist the director in developing, identifying, and strengthening employer relationships for internships and post-college employment.
Lead internship placement.
Assess and support students’ internship success and performance.
Evaluate opportunities provided by sponsoring employers, agencies, and organizations.
Manage student and faculty stipends and/or academic credit, collaborating with faculty, staff, the registrar, the director of HR, and the AVP for finance as appropriate.
Develop and teach a 1–2 credit internship course.
Facilitate internship placement for study-away and study-abroad experiences.
Manage processes related to students’ participation in internship experiences.
Work with Faculty Directors to support successful recruitment.
Work with school districts and faculty to maximize students’ education studies placement experiences.
Provide support to the Center for Career & Professional Development as needed.
Work with students to facilitate experiential learning through high-impact practices.
Maintain confidentiality and comply fully with FERPA regulations.
Prepare a yearly report compiling participation and evaluating internships and intern experiences.