Internship Coordinator

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Job Title Internship Coordinator Job Grade EO23S Division Academic Affairs College/Dept College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS

Requisition Number  FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00 Work Schedule Work schedule varies. Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? Yes - partial remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No Pay Information 57,000 - 60,000 Pay Schedule Annually FLSA Designation Exempt Position Summary

The Internship Coordinator provides essential support in the business operations of the Humanities in Action:
Maverick Internship Program, a cross-college initiative designed to expand access to paid, credit-bearing internship opportunities for humanities students. Reporting to the Principal Investigator/Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Internship Coordinator works closely with faculty, internal partners, and community organizations to develop internship placements, support students and faculty, coordinate programming and events, and assess program effectiveness. This position plays a critical role in embedding humanities internships into the university's academic and community engagement infrastructure.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:
Program Coordination and Administration Duties:

* Develop, expand, and maintain a diverse portfolio of paid internship placements for humanities students across nonprofit, civic, public-sector, and emerging business partners.

* Identify potential new internship employers, solicit their involvement.

* Utilize UNO systems and technology to post, promote, and track internship job postings.

* Coordinate student hiring and placement processes in collaboration with faculty leads.

* Prepare relevant employment paperwork for interns.

* Serve as a central point of contact for students, faculty leads, and internship site supervisors throughout the internship lifecycle.

* Develop internship informational handouts.

* Evaluate program and implement improvements.

Percentage Of Time 40 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Partnerships and Events Duties:

* Build and sustain relationships with campus partners (e.g., Humanities Departments/Programs, Career Services, Office of Engagement, Center for Faculty Excellence) and external organizations such as nonprofit associations and business development centers.

* Secure new community partners to become internship sites; maintain those relationships.

* Attend and participate in community meetings for the purpose of networking and developing internship relationships.

* Provide email and/or newsletter updates to internship employers.

* Conduct site visits to current and potential internships sites.

* Plan and coordinate program events, such as the Humanities Internship Symposium and end-of-semester showcases.

* Represent the program on relevant university committees related to internships and experiential learning.

Percentage Of Time 30 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Faculty and Curriculum Support Duties:

* Partner with faculty leads to align internship placements with common curricular elements.

* Coordinate meeting or events for faculty training and professional development related to internship supervision, applied learning, and assessment.

* Support the Humanities in Action Community of Practice, facilitating meeting scheduling and record keeping.

Percentage Of Time 15 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Student Support and Engagement Duties:

* Assist in the design and delivery of programming to increase student awareness of and successful participation in internships.

* Develop, collect, and analyze workshop evaluations from attendees.

* Answer questions and help students find resource materials.

* Facilitate continued engagement of former interns as mentors, speakers, and peer resources.

Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Assessment and Continuous Improvement Duties:

* Collect and maintain internship participation data and provide reports for stakeholders.

* Conduct thorough assessments of employment experience.

* Develop reports including recommendations for future improvements based on assessment results.

Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function:
Yes

Required and

Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's degree (completed) in Humanities, Social Sciences, Human Resources, and/or Higher Education.

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