Internships Coordinator - NNME

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Internships Coordinator is responsible for coordinating day-to-day internship operations, including student support, employer logistics, posting management, communications, and data tracking. The role supports internship program delivery and helps ensure students and employers have a consistent, high-quality experience.

The coordinator supports employer onboarding and internship logistics; coordinates and reviews internship postings; communicates with students about their internship search, applications, documentation, and program expectations; and assists with marketing and outreach materials. The role tracks participation, placements, and outcomes; maintains organized, audit-ready internship records; and assists with internship events and programming.

The position provides customer service to students, employers, alumni, and campus partners, routes complex issues to the Manager, and coordinates with academic departments to resolve issues and support successful internship completion. Other duties may be assigned to advance the department and University’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree plus relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Administrative coordination experience in higher education, workforce development, or employer-facing roles.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and managing confidential student information.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours as needed for event support, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigations.
• Demonstrate through appropriate behavior a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with career services platforms such as Handshake and/or CRM tools.
• Experience coordinating events and schedules.
• Familiarity with experiential learning or internship processes.

Responsibilities

• Support employer onboarding and internship logistics, including position details, timelines, interview coordination, start and end dates, and check-ins.
• Coordinate internship postings and ensure timely review, accuracy, and alignment with program standards.
• Provide students with communications and support related to internship searches, applications, required documentation, and program expectations.
• Support marketing and outreach by updating web content, flyers, email templates, and social media messaging as assigned.
• Track student participation, placement status, and outcomes, and compile basic reports for the internship team and campus partners.
• Maintain internship records, agreements, and documentation in university systems, keeping files organized and audit ready.
• Assist with internship events and programming, including industry and partner meetings, company tours, employer information sessions, workshops, and internship showcases.
• Provide customer service to students, employers, alumni, and campus partners; triage questions and route complex issues to the Manager.
• Coordinate with university academic departments to resolve student and employer issues and support successful internship completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the goals and objectives of the department and University.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
• Free on-site gyms on campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree