East Texas A&M University
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CoordinatorofStudentInternships
“Coordinator of Student Internships at East Texas A&M University. Skills: internship program coordination, employer engagement, student coaching, career readiness support, data tracking, reporting. Coordinate semester-based internship initiatives across academic colleges. Support High-Impact Practices by ensuring internship postings and experiential opportunities are updated in Handshake”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen student retention, persistence, and career readiness; Strengthen employer connections; Prepare students for internship readiness; Advance students’ engagement in High-Impact Practices—particularly internships, project-based learning, and other forms of work-based experience; Develop processes to track and assess internship engagement across campus; Contribute to data-informed decision-making around student support opportunities; Support East Texas A&M University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and Student Success initiatives related to career readiness and experiential learning; Ensure students gain meaningful opportunities that connect academic learning to practical, real-world experiences; Increases in internship participation; Increases in experiential learning engagement; Increases in student career readiness competencies aligned with High-Impact Practices
Industry & Context.
Ability to lift 30 lbs, Comfort with evening and flexible scheduling to meet student availability, Security-sensitive position requiring a criminal history investigation, Employment contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of criminal history check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, At least two years of related experience, ideally in career services, program development, public speaking, or student engagement, Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software, Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) fluently in work, including the ability to use generative AI tools to enhance efficiency, communication, and student and employer support, written and verbal communication, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, willingness to learn Handshake, Navigate360, Laserfiche, and other platforms, Ability to lift 30 lbs, Comfort with evening and flexible scheduling to meet student availability
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Workforce Development or a related major from an accredited institution, Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate or higher education program administration, career services, employer relations, or related areas (including student employment or internship experience), Knowledge of career development, experiential learning, High-Impact Practices, or employer recruiting processes, Experience working with first-generation students or similar student populations, Familiarity with Handshake or career services management systems, Experience in event planning and coordination
What You'll Do.
Coordinate semester-based internship initiatives across academic colleges
Support High-Impact Practices by ensuring internship postings and experiential opportunities are updated in Handshake
Help students navigate internship searches
and preparation steps with an emphasis on learning outcomes tied to real-world application
Plan and execute Career & Internship Fairs
and networking events that promote meaningful employer-student engagement
and organizations to ensure students are informed about and are applying to opportunities
Conduct outreach to local
and national employers to cultivate internship opportunities
Assist the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement with communication
scheduling employer visits
and coordinating campus engagement activities
Maintain accurate employer contact records and interaction notes in Handshake or related systems
Provide guidance to students on resumes
internship search strategies
professional communication
and workplace expectations
Support internship preparation workshops—including resume labs
interview prep sessions
and orientation programming—that reinforce High-Impact Practice learning outcomes
Engage in targeted outreach to Title III priority populations
including first-generation and academically at-risk students
Support cross-campus collaborations with Advising
Student Transitions & Support (STS)
Money Management Center (MMC)
and academic colleges
Represent Student Career Preparedness at campus events such as Orientations
Assist students in identifying experiential opportunities that align with their career goals and academic focus
Track internship postings
Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting required by the Title III program
Student Success Center
Maintain student participation records in systems such as Navigate360
or other approved tracking tools
Support assessment efforts measuring increases in internship participation
experiential learning engagement
and student career readiness competencies aligned with High-Impact Practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers, department staff, students, faculty, and alumni; Collaborate across the experiential learning ecosystem; Partner with staff, faculty, and organizations; Assist the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement; Support cross-campus collaborations with Advising, Student Transitions & Support (STS), Money Management Center (MMC), Graduate School, Athletics, Honors, and academic colleges
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication
Process & Methodology
ability to manage multiple tasks
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