East Texas A&M University

education

CoordinatorofStudentInternships

$100–100k Commerce, Texas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

education
Eligibility Requirements

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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