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Job
Summary:
The Center for Career & Life Planning (CCLP) at Rollins College is seeking an Associate Director of Career Advising & Internships to join their team! The Associate Director of Career Advising & Internships leads career advising services and the College's internship programs. Primary responsibilities include career and internship advising, management of the Academic Internship Program and related course registration processes, career development training and workshops for the Center for Career and Life Planning (CCLP) staff and campus constituencies, support and guidance for students and faculty, and collaboration with employers to promote high-quality internship opportunities aligned with Rollins College Internship Posting Policies. Working closely with students, faculty, administrators, employers, alumni, and community partners, the Associate Director advances career readiness by supporting the integration of career development into the academic experience and expanding access to high-impact internship opportunities.
The Center for Career & Life Planning (CCLP) at Rollins College is building a nationally recognized, innovative model for a liberal arts career center, one that is distinguished by the depth of its partnerships, the quality and accessibility of its experiential learning opportunities, and its ability to create personalized pathways that connect students' interests, strengths, academic experiences, and aspirations to meaningful lives and careers. We aspire to be a leading and award-winning center that serves as a model for excellence in career and life planning within the liberal arts and beyond, while continually using data, emerging technologies, employer insights, and innovative practices to anticipate the changing world of work and prepare Rollins students to thrive in it.
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Education:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Work Environment:
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:
Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Benefits & Perks:
Additional Perks:
Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package.
Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:
At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.
Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/" href="https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/" target="_blank">click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to [contact details available in the full listing] | [contact details available in the full listing].
Employment Eligibility:
All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
12
To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/jobs/associate-director-of-career-advising-internships-orlando-florida-united-states-winter-park-fl
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Job
Summary:
The Center for Career & Life Planning (CCLP) at Rollins College is seeking an Associate Director of Career Advising & Internships to join their team! The Associate Director of Career Advising & Internships leads career advising services and the College's internship programs. Primary responsibilities include career and internship advising, management of the Academic Internship Program and related course registration processes, career development training and workshops for the Center for Career and Life Planning (CCLP) staff and campus constituencies, support and guidance for students and faculty, and collaboration with employers to promote high-quality internship opportunities aligned with Rollins College Internship Posting Policies. Working closely with students, faculty, administrators, employers, alumni, and community partners, the Associate Director advances career readiness by supporting the integration of career development into the academic experience and expanding access to high-impact internship opportunities.
The Center for Career & Life Planning (CCLP) at Rollins College is building a nationally recognized, innovative model for a liberal arts career center, one that is distinguished by the depth of its partnerships, the quality and accessibility of its experiential learning opportunities, and its ability to create personalized pathways that connect students' interests, strengths, academic experiences, and aspirations to meaningful lives and careers. We aspire to be a leading and award-winning center that serves as a model for excellence in career and life planning within the liberal arts and beyond, while continually using data, emerging technologies, employer insights, and innovative practices to anticipate the changing world of work and prepare Rollins students to thrive in it.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Career Advising & Student Engagement
- Lead comprehensive career advising services for undergraduate
students, graduate students, and alumni, guiding career
exploration, internship and job search strategies, and graduate
school planning.
- Cultivate assigned Career Communities and serve as a liaison
and resource for students, alumni, faculty, employers, and campus
partners, creating connections and enhancing career exploration and
engagement opportunities.
- Design and facilitate career readiness programs, workshops,
presentations, learning experiences, and career advising for all
constituents.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to
strengthen career education through classroom instruction,
workshops, consultation, collaborative programming, and other
initiatives that enhance student engagement across the Rollins
experience.
- Enhance the quality and effectiveness of career advising by
evaluating and implementing career assessments, advising
technologies, resources, and evidence-informed best practices,
while staying current with emerging technologies, including AI, and
their applications in career development and advising.
- Provide training and mentorship to Graduate Assistants, Career
Ambassadors, and other assigned student employees to promote
consistent advising practices, effective use of career resources,
exceptional customer service, and meaningful student
engagement.
- Lead comprehensive career advising services for undergraduate
students, graduate students, and alumni, guiding career
exploration, internship and job search strategies, and graduate
school planning.
- Academic Internship Programs
- Lead the administration, assessment, and continuous improvement
of the College's Academic Internship Programs, ensuring
high-quality experiential learning opportunities aligned with
institutional policies and academic objectives.
- Administer the Academic Internship Program, including the
Academic Internship Course, Canvas management, registration
processes, faculty support, and administration of Academic
Internship Program policies and procedures.
- Manage funded internship programs by overseeing application and
selection processes, promoting opportunities, and supporting
equitable student access.
- Serve as the primary resource for students with concerns
related to internships or site supervisors, collaborating with
faculty, employers, and campus partners to support student success
and resolve issues.
- Partner with Program Coordinator to promote Academic Internship
Programs through strategic marketing and communications platforms
while compiling program data to support assessment, storytelling,
institutional reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the administration, assessment, and continuous improvement
of the College's Academic Internship Programs, ensuring
high-quality experiential learning opportunities aligned with
institutional policies and academic objectives.
- Employer & Community Partnerships
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Employer &
Alumni Connections to cultivate internship partnerships through
employer outreach, targeted site visits, and educational
initiatives that strengthen employer engagement and expand
experiential learning opportunities.
- Develop and expand employer partnership pathways within
high-impact and emerging industries, creating sustained
opportunities for Rollins students to engage in meaningful,
high-impact internships.
- Administer the Rollins College Internship Posting Policies,
ensuring consistent interpretation, implementation, and
communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Review and evaluate internship opportunities submitted by
employers to ensure alignment with the Rollins Internship Criteria,
providing consultation and recommendations to strengthen
experiential learning opportunities.
- Serve as the primary liaison for internship employers,
supporting role development, verification processes, evaluations,
issue resolution, and high-quality learning experiences.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Employer &
Alumni Connections to cultivate internship partnerships through
employer outreach, targeted site visits, and educational
initiatives that strengthen employer engagement and expand
experiential learning opportunities.
- Supervision & Team Leadership
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and performance management for
the Assistant Director/Career Readiness Coach, supporting
professional growth and the effective delivery of career advising,
programming, and outreach.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop Graduate Assistants
supporting Career Advising and Academic Internship Programs,
including primary supervision of the Graduate Assistant for Career
Access & Inclusion.
- Oversee Career Studio staffing in collaboration with the
Assistant Director/Career Readiness Coach, including student
employee recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision to
ensure high-quality student service and professional representation
of the Center for Career & Life Planning.
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and performance management for
the Assistant Director/Career Readiness Coach, supporting
professional growth and the effective delivery of career advising,
programming, and outreach.
- Departmental Leadership & Professional Engagement
- Contribute to departmental planning, assessment, reporting, and
continuous improvement initiatives.
Advance institutional priorities, including Gateway, through Career & Life Planning programs, services, and partnerships. - Represent the Center for Career & Life Planning through
campus committees, professional associations, presentations, and
collaborative initiatives.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competency through ongoing engagement with higher education and career development best practices.
- Contribute to departmental planning, assessment, reporting, and
continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Education:
- Master's degree in higher education, counseling, college student personnel, human resources, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of career development theory and
practice, career readiness, experiential learning, internship
administration, and current trends in higher education.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and
relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop
collaborative partnerships and effectively engage students,
faculty, employers, alumni, community partners, and
colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and
student-centered environment that values diverse identities,
perspectives, lived experiences, and a strong sense of
belonging.
- Strong leadership, supervision, coaching, and team development
skills.
- Excellent program, project, and organizational management
skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate
complex initiatives, and adapt to changing institutional
needs.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving
skills, including the ability to interpret data, evaluate programs
and services, and support continuous improvement through
evidence-informed decision-making.
- Knowledge of employment practices, internship standards, and
legal considerations affecting domestic and international students,
including Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional
Practical Training (OPT).
- Proficiency with technology and information systems that support career education, student engagement, program administration, communication, and assessment.
Work Environment:
- Campus-based, in-person customer service role, working in an office environment.
- Regular use of a computer and databases.
- Flexible scheduling and must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet department needs.
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Benefits & Perks:
- 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
- 10 Days - Paid Holidays
- 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
- Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Free On-Campus Parking
- Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
- Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
- Plus More!
Additional Perks:
- Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
- Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
- Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
- IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
- College Bookstore Discounts
- Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
- Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
- Plus More!
Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package.
Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:
At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.
Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/" href="https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/" target="_blank">click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to [contact details available in the full listing] | [contact details available in the full listing].
Employment Eligibility:
All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
12
To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/jobs/associate-director-of-career-advising-internships-orlando-florida-united-states-winter-park-fl
Rollins is the best college in Florida, but don't just take our word for it. See what the experts are saying. Explore all of the ways Rollins is top ranked—from our academic excellence and expert faculty to our unparalleled campus and one-of-a-kind study abroad opportunities.
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