BUILD & Internship Specialist

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

Reporting directly to the Director of BUILD, you will provide comprehensive oversight of the career development and internship aspects of the program to ensure students successfully fulfill their requirements for a Certificate in Applied Studies. This highly collaborative position blends classroom teaching with program management: you will instruct up to 16 credits of career-focused coursework per year (3 in‑person classes per semester), build relationships with regional internship sites, and direct student‑led career events such as internship fairs.

Additionally, you will hire and lead a team of student Job Mentors who provide direct, on‑site support to our interns.

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000–$53,850.

• Instruction in Career Development – 35%
  • Teach up to 16 BUILD credits per year focused on the career development aspects of the program.
  • Credits may include BUILD Jobs and Employment (BJE), BUILD Independent Study (BIS), and BUILD Internship (BIN). (3 in‑person classes per semester).
• Internship Program Management – 40%
  • Plan, develop, arrange, and provide ongoing support for student internship sites.
  • Collaborate with the Director to ensure successful internship experiences.
  • Plan and execute internship fairs.
  • Help students meet Certificate in Applied Studies requirements and prepare for integrated employment.
  • Manage the vehicle scheduling for internships for students in BUILD.
• Supervision of Job Mentors – 20%
  • Hire, train, and supervise Job Mentors (student workers) to support students in their internships.
• Personalized Learning Plans (PLP) – 5%
  • Design and monitor PLPs for student advisees, including 2 meetings per student per year.
  • Participate in PLP meetings/events and communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate regarding internships and student progress.

• Required Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Required Experience
  : 3+ years of experience working with students with disabilities.
• Preferred Experience
  :
  Previous experience teaching or working at the college level.

• Expertise in characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement curriculum and instruction using principles of Universal Design for Learning.
• Working knowledge of disability accommodations and supports required for students with intellectual disabilities in a postsecondary program.
• Working knowledge of community agencies and service groups focused on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their employment skills.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for students.
• Ability to establish and maintain open and cooperative communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to hire, train, and manage student workers.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA.

This position requires some local and regional travel.

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time‑off package. Learn more about these offerings here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring.