Internship Coordinator​/Career Advisor

Job Overview

Position Title: Internship Coordinator/Career Advisor

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Career Development Coordinator

Compensation: $46,000 per year

Location: In-person with option to work remotely one day per week during designated times of the year

• Educates or advises students individually or in groups through various mediums about internship/career opportunities, self‑assessment, skills development, and decision‑making.
• Develops and delivers internship/career development programming and resource materials across various mediums, including internship orientation sessions.
• Responds to student questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, employment preparation, and internship‑for‑credit registration.
• Identifies and maintains a professional network of employers or stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and internships.
• Participates in the campus‑wide career services community, providing input to leadership on advising, recruitment, internship, and co‑curricular programs.
• Compiles annual report of internship placements, interprets academic policy to verify internship eligibility, and coordinates internship credit registration and concerns.
• Coordinates internship progress reports and student evaluations.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by the start date.
• Experience in education or advising.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build rapport with students and apply student development approaches.
• Effective presentation skills to a variety of audiences.

• Master's degree in a relevant field by the start date.
• Experience advising college students on academic or career concerns.
• Knowledge of student records systems.
• Familiarity with Career Development theories.

Paid vacation for 12‑month positions; flexible health insurance with low co‑pays; paid holidays and sick days; vesting in the retirement system after five years of employment; overall financial package exceeds 40% more than base salary.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.