"Associate Director for Student Employment and Internships"

Associate Director for Student Employment and Internships

Department: Career Development - 305000

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Development, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in a college career office, counseling center, student services office, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical proficiency and experience with career-related software, word processing, database, and desktop publishing applications.
• A demonstrated understanding of career development issues for college students and alumni, and an ability to provide coaching on these issues in individual and group settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for one-on-one and group interaction with various constituencies, including students, faculty, parents, and administrators.
• Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships with faculty, staff and employers. Strong organization, research, planning and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience of at least one Full-Time-Employee.
• Marketing experience and/or the ability to develop and implement effective strategies for promoting and increasing student involvement in office programs and services.
• Analytical skills are required to effectively assess program goals and student learning goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Director for Student Employment and Internships ensures that on-campus student employment and internships for academic credit are aligned with the University's strategic plan and advance the mission of the Career Development Center to encourage students to explore career paths, identify and develop skills, and pursue experiential opportunities.

The Associate Director supports the retention, graduation, and career success of AppState students and alumni by collaborating with faculty, staff, and employers to develop and deliver comprehensive and high-quality internship experiences and student employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the Career Development Center Director and team to shape the vision, policies, and procedures for comprehensive career services.
• Assist with implementing departmental strategic initiatives in alignment with Student Development and University missions.
• Serve on university-wide committees and councils as assigned.

Supervision & Administration

• Supervise and evaluate staff and student interns as delegated by the Director.
• Contribute to department-wide planning, assessment, and strategic goals.
• Maintain a visible and active presence on campus; support orientation programming related to internships and student employment.

Internship Program Leadership

• Provide internship coaching to students and make appropriate referrals to advisors, faculty, and other campus resources.
• Lead the Internship Advisory Council: coordinate initiatives, manage membership, document proposals, and represent the Council on policy matters.
• Collaborate with faculty, department internship coordinators, and deans to strengthen internship policy, governance, and compliance.
• Work with Legal Counsel, Vice Provost, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to state and national internship regulations and risk management standards.

Internship Operations & Compliance

• Serve as the central point of contact for the Internship Inventory system: oversee access, permissions, troubleshooting, assessment, and system enhancements.
• Coordinate internship enrollment and records reconciliation with the Registrar's Office.
• Manage background checks and drug screenings in compliance with internship site requirements.
• Oversee contract and affiliation agreement processes in collaboration with Legal Counsel and Electronic Student Services.

Employer & Faculty Engagement

• Partner with the Employer Relations team to develop internship opportunities and guide new host organizations.
• Maintain regular communication with faculty about new internships and foster strong academic partnerships.
• Promote student awareness of internship opportunities via website content and outreach.

Special Programs & Student Support

• Advise and support students participating in special programs, such as the Disney Internship Program, including application guidance, enrollment, and preparation.
• Assist in scheduling and supporting career events and internship-related outreach programs.
• Participate in relevant professional associations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in career development and internships.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as determined by the Director of the Career Development Center.

Work Schedule/Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Suggested Salary Range: $70,000 - $73,000

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 06/30/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52130