Director Internships & Applied Learning

Job Description

Summary:

The Office of University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial, & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary. The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement empowers students and alumni to explore possibilities and navigate lifelong career development.

The Director for Internships & Applied Learning (Director) is a leader on the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The Director reports to the Chief Career Officer and will supervise professional staff. The Director manages specific initiatives, resources, and events within the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement that promote work-based learning, career development, and intentional connections between students and employers.

Core responsibilities will include internship funding, establishing micro-internships, shadowing, and mentorship experiences with alumni and professionals, and student site visits to professional settings. The Director serves as the primary administrator of the Internship Funding Program, overseeing a growing, collaborative initiative focused on closing equity gaps and directly supporting student career exploration, skill development, professional networking, and positive post‑graduation outcomes.

This position is classified as professional, meaning it is salaried and exempt from overtime. For benefits and leave purposes, this role falls under the “12-month Professionals & Faculty” classification on the HR website.

The Director will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office on campus.

• Advanced degree in higher education or a related field.
• Proven knowledge of career development theories, career coaching, and advising skills.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, employers, and staff colleagues.
• Significant experience in career services, career development/readiness, and solid project management skills. (Typically, 7+ years).
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to produce student learning-centered programs. (Typically, 5+ years).
• Experience with employee or student training. (Typically, 5+ years).
• Experience and understanding of applied learning, to include theory, practice, policies, and procedures. (Typically, 5+ years).
• Experience using career services platforms (e.g., Symplicity, Graduway, Sales Force, People Soft, etc.) (Typically, 5+ years).
• Experience with program budget development.
• Experience with program assessment and evaluation. (Typically, 5+ years).

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with career management technology (Tribe Careers, powered by Symplicity, Focus 2, Skill Survey), online career resource tools, Black Board, and other career technology platforms.
• Experience with NACECareer Competencies.
• Knowledge of and experience in building professional development pathways.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Career exploration for undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni.
• Professional development training.
• Experience with faculty engagement. (Typically, 5+ years).
• Understanding of partnerships with campus partners to include Academic Affairs, Student Transition Engagement Programs, Athletics, Alumni Engagement, Academic Centers, Student Employment, and Student Leadership Development.

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical workday, to include evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility and ability to travel as needed.
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