(Hybrid) Internship Coordinator - Career Services Center

The Career Services Center at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a hybrid Internship Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

The Internship Coordinator will work within Career Services, reporting directly to the Program Director of Employer Relations. The role will require close collaboration closely with employers-particularly small to medium-sized companies in West Virginia-to develop meaningful internship experiences that align with organizational needs, support student learning, and contribute to talent retention in the state. The coordinator will also serve as a central resource for coordinating and enhancing internship opportunities across multiple academic departments. They will create consistent standards, ensure compliance, and implement best practices, supporting colleges, departments, and students while strengthening experiential learning at WVU.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Strategic and Internal Partnerships

• Develop and maintain employer relationships to create and expand internship opportunities in West Virginia and beyond.
• Serve as a resource for coordinating internships across multiple departments and campuses, working closely with Career Services' Program Director of Employer Relations, Career Development Specialists, Corporate Relations, and campus-wide employer relations teams, including Potomac State College and WVU Tech.
• Offer consultative services to guide employers in designing and executing impactful internship experiences that contribute to short and long-term talent acquisition strategies.
• Cultivate and lead partnerships with First Ascent, Generation WV, and other key workforce development initiatives to advance talent retention in West Virginia.
• Travel throughout West Virginia and surrounding regions to support small and mid-sized companies in developing and strengthening their internship programs.
• Collaborate with businesses to properly scope and structure potential internship roles tailored to each organization's needs and project requirements.
• Manage end-to-end relationships with a portfolio of employer partners, overseeing all engagement activities, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with Career Development Specialists, academic departments and faculty to identify internship needs, align experiences with curriculum outcomes, and create and manage discipline-specific internship opportunities.
• Facilitate connections between faculty and employers to help employers source the best talent for their roles and to provide faculty with real-time feedback on evolving industry needs and the quality of talent produced by the University.
• Conduct company site visits to include campus, local, and regional employers to maintain relations as well as further expand experiential learning opportunities, promoting out-of-the-classroom experience and learning activity related to students' academic studies and career direction.
• Participate in business, not-for-profit associations, and chamber of commerce activities with an emphasis on building relationships.
• Participate in staff activities/meetings, annual performance evaluation, and professional development activities including involvement in state, regional, and national associations.

Program Management

• Track and maintain internship records, including student placements, employer feedback, participation, and program outcomes.
• Coordinate promotional efforts, events, and workshops to increase awareness of internship opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, safety regulations, and legal requirements for internships by developing and maintaining university-wide internship policies, guidelines, and templates.
• Design and deliver training and resources for students, faculty, and staff involved in internships.
• Set strategic goals, KPIs, and data-driven initiatives to enhance internship program effectiveness.
• Plan and execute summer internship events to foster cohort experiences.
• Provide additional services assigned by the director.

Student Programming

• Expand internship opportunities during the academic year and summer to provide students with meaningful, resume-building industry experience, strengthen West Virginia's workforce pipeline, and increase post-graduation in-state employment.
• Support post-internship workforce readiness by providing career coaching, skill-building workshops, and guidance to help students translate internship experiences into full-time career opportunities.
• Assist students in identifying, applying for, and securing internship opportunities, providing guidance on resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation.
• Monitor and support students throughout their internship experiences, ensuring both student and employer satisfaction.

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of one (1) year of related professional-level experience
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• A valid Driver's License is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Counseling, Business, or related field and post-graduation professional-level experience
• Experience coordinating internships or experiential learning programs in a higher education or industry setting
• Experience working within a decentralized or multi-departmental structure is highly desirable

Application Instructions

• Resume and cover letter are preferred.
• When logged into your profile, select "Additional Attachments" to attach your documents. Be sure to select the "Relevant" box next to the file name to include the attachment with your application - your documents will not be visible if unchecked.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.