Mission:

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 are partners in the educational process, empowering students and alumni to explore possibilities and navigate lifelong career development.

Summary:

The Coordinator, Internships & Applied Learning (Coordinator) is a key member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary.

The coordinator reports to the Director of Internships & Applied Learning and will help the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement to administer its growing internship program and internship-related events. A priority of our office is supporting the Presidential priorities that every student will have an experiential learning opportunity during their time at the university. The coordinator will work directly with students, internship providers, and colleagues within Advancement and across campus and is responsible for data tracking, analysis, reporting, and event management.

The successful Coordinator will be a proactive and collaborative member of this dynamic team. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office on campus. 

Learn more about University Advancement and download the full position description at https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php 

Job Description:

Salary: up to $47,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation and computer and fiscal literacy.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Adobe.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities under deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Knowledge of or exposure to experiential learning, e.g., internships, externships, study abroad, community service, research, etc.

• Experience working in a higher education environment (Typically, 1-2 years).

• Experience on a careers services team that supports internships or applied learning programs in a college or university setting.

• Skills related to online survey tools and website support.

• Experience using career services management tools, platforms, or applications, e.g., Symplicity, 12Twenty, College Central Network, etc.

Job Duties:

70% - Program Management:

• Monitor internship engagement for students completing credit and non-credit experiences to accurately report activity.

• Work closely with the Internships & Applied Learning staff and the Director, Operations on all administrative aspects of the internship program.

• Contact internship supervisors at least once during the experience (internship or applied learning) to see how students are doing and again at the end of each funding period for a written evaluation.

• Prepare reports for the Director of Internships & Applied Learning, analyzing internship supervisor evaluations and flagging any areas that need attention.

• Communicate with funded students throughout their applied learning experience to manage assignments.

  
  

• Coordinate signature events such as the Fall and Spring Internship & Applied Learning Showcases, Fall Internship & Applied Learning Expo, and Senior Signing Day.

• Work closely with the Internships & Applied Learning staff to manage the applied learning fund.

30% - Program Development & Administration:

• Assist the staff in the development and implementation of special events.

• Collaborate with units across the University to manage internships and applied learning to provide administrative support.

• Maintain and update internship and applied learning website for relevance and accuracy.

• Manage Symplicity’s Experiential Learning platform for reporting and collecting internship and applied learning engagement.
   

Equal Opportunity Statement

EEO is the Law.  Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Background Check Statement

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Benefits Summary Statement

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php 

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