Internship Coordinator

Job Title
Internship Coordinator

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
Career & Professional Development Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240 acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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Description:

• This position is responsible for overseeing the internship program through the Career and Professional Development Center. The Internship Coordinator works with the academic colleges in the development and tracking of both credit and non-credit internships. This position will be responsible for the documentation of non-credit internships on transcripts for requesting students; as well as oversee the background check process for students who are participating in internships involving minors. The Internship Coordinator will also recruit and develop relationships with employers to offer internship opportunities for the students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The Internship Coordinator oversees the Job Development Internship Program in partnership with the City of Corpus Christi.
  

Responsibilities:

• Contact potential employers to develop on site internships with their companies. Assist with job descriptions and interview process.
  
• Assist employers as needed with interview schedule and selection of interns, conduct site visits, resolve issues, and work with employers and interns to ensure a positive experience.
  
• Hold informational meetings with student groups, conduct presentations to employers and campus partners.
  
• Communicate with academic advisors and faculty on potential internship offerings. Market internships to campus community.
  
• Serve as the administrative point of contact with the Job Development Internship program in conjunction with the City of Corpus Christi. Assist participating and future business employers and student interns in several ways - help employers create job postings, complete paperwork for program, and oversee processing of invoices for program; act as a liaison between employer and intern; assist students in finding internships. Ensure reimbursements are completed in a timely fashion.
  
• Serve on committees and assist with special projects as needed. Assist department staff with special events.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration, Business, Counseling or closely related field.
  
• Three (3) year experience in a Career Services field or closely related.
  
• Additional Education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:
  
  -Masters degree in related field and one (1) year of related experience.
  
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing internships.
  
• University Experience in a traditional university setting.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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