Job Description

Position Summary:

Launch the next generation of sport industry leaders. As the Experiential Learning Coordinator, you will bridge classroom learning with high-impact career opportunities, cultivating key industry partnerships, guiding students through internship placements, and elevating career readiness across the Department of Sport Management. If you thrive on building relationships and helping students achieve professional success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Experiential Learning Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and assessment of all experiential learning opportunities for students in the Department of Sport Management. These opportunities include a broad range of high-impact practices, including internships, practicums, field experiences, industry projects, and study abroad programs. The coordinator ensures these experiences align with program learning outcomes, prepare students for careers in the dynamic sports industry, and foster strong partnerships with industry stakeholders. This position is central to the department's commitment to applied, hands-on learning and student career readiness.

The ideal candidate is student-centered, relationship-oriented, and passionate about preparing the next generation of sport industry professionals for successful careers.

This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours per week.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is student-centered, relationship-oriented, and passionate about preparing the next generation of sport industry professionals for successful careers.

Workplace Requirements & Location:

This position is primarily on-site at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Evening or occasional weekend work may be required to support department events. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change. Local travel to engage with student interns and area sports organizations is also required.

Hiring Range: $20/hour

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
• 0 - 1 year of experience in sport industry operations, experiential learning coordination, career services, or higher education advising
  
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
    
    

Job Description

Position Summary:

Launch the next generation of sport industry leaders. As the Experiential Learning Coordinator, you will bridge classroom learning with high-impact career opportunities, cultivating key industry partnerships, guiding students through internship placements, and elevating career readiness across the Department of Sport Management. If you thrive on building relationships and helping students achieve professional success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Experiential Learning Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and assessment of all experiential learning opportunities for students in the Department of Sport Management. These opportunities include a broad range of high-impact practices, including internships, practicums, field experiences, industry projects, and study abroad programs. The coordinator ensures these experiences align with program learning outcomes, prepare students for careers in the dynamic sports industry, and foster strong partnerships with industry stakeholders. This position is central to the department's commitment to applied, hands-on learning and student career readiness.

The ideal candidate is student-centered, relationship-oriented, and passionate about preparing the next generation of sport industry professionals for successful careers.

This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours per week.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is student-centered, relationship-oriented, and passionate about preparing the next generation of sport industry professionals for successful careers.

Workplace Requirements & Location:

This position is primarily on-site at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Evening or occasional weekend work may be required to support department events. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change. Local travel to engage with student interns and area sports organizations is also required.

Hiring Range: $20/hour

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
• 0 - 1 year of experience in sport industry operations, experiential learning coordination, career services, or higher education advising
  
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.