Purpose of the Position The internship coordinator provides professional support and expertise for undergraduate internships within the framework of a public liberal arts education. The coordinator focuses on elevating and amplifying student engagement with opportunities for connecting classroom learning and hands on experience, reflecting the campus student learning outcomes: UMN Morris graduates are community contributors, career-ready scholars, and creative problem-solvers. The internship coordinator position reports to the Enrichment Coordinator.
The minimum hourly rate is $20.85. A final hourly rate will be determined at the time of offer based on experience, education, etc. Relocation assistance may be available.
Serve as the campusâ™s internship expert, develop more opportunities and increase the number and diversity of students engaging in those opportunities, while ensuring internship best practices
Share professional expertise by participating in campus Enrichment Council as well as other campus and University-wide discussions about experiential learning, undergraduate research, learning abroad, internships, and micro-experiences
Manage the campusâ™s internship site agreement process in the Handshake platform
Consult and collaborate with partners locally, regionally, and across the University of Minnesota, including faculty, staff, and sponsors
Internship Tracking and Coordination (50%)
Drive collection and distribution of data regarding internship participation and barriers to participation
Coordinate with the Alumni Relations Officer and Career Counselor on opportunities through the Maroon & Gold Network and as part of career counseling
Participate in IS1102 or other career-focused courses as requested
External Strategy and Partnerships (20%)
Identify and advance innovative strategies for inclusive recruiting of diverse opportunities among internship sponsors
Identify and pursue new potential funding streams through private or federal funds
Qualifications Required
BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience or Masterâ™s degree
Demonstrated understanding and strong commitment to liberal arts education
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment
Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing inclusion and equity
Communication skills and experience with data collection
Preferred
Master's degree in student affairs, career services, counseling, higher education, or a related field
Experience supporting best practices for high quality internships or other types of experiential learning in a college setting
The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) provides a rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education, preparing its students to be global citizens who value and pursue intellectual growth, civic engagement, intercultural competence, and environmental stewardship.As a public land-grant institution, UMM is a center for education, culture, and research for the region, nation, and world. UMM is committed to outstanding teaching, dynamic learning, innovative faculty and student scholarship and creative activity, and public outreach. Our residential academic setting fosters collaboration, diversity, and a deep sense of community.