Job Details
Job Title: Experiential Learning Coordinator
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 301110
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong…
learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Manages and promotes internships, fellowships, co-ops, service-learning, and studio-based experiential learning opportunities primarily through experiential learning (EL) platforms while collaborating closely with campus partners. Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and employers, supporting engagement with experiential learning programs. Contributes to the development, assessment, and promotion of experiential learning resources and events to ensure alignment with department and University goals, helping students build career readiness skills and meaningful professional experiences.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the primary contact for students exploring experiential learning opportunities, including internships, fellowships, co-ops, service-learning, studio-based coursework, and on-campus positions
- Reviews, approves, and manages experiential learning opportunities, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines, standards, and eligibility criteria
- Track student participation, processes forms, and manages deadlines
- Engages directly with employers to understand internship and co-op opportunities, application processes, hiring timelines, and professional development expectations
- Collaborates with campus departments, faculty, and student organizations to identify, evaluate, and promote experiential learning opportunities aligned with students' academic and career goals
- Develops and delivers experiential learning programming, including workshops, presentations, classroom sessions, tabling initiatives, and outreach activities for students and employers
- Designs and facilitates presentations to guide students and employers on experiential learning opportunities, academic credit requirements, and career readiness skills
- Audit, evaluate, and improve experiential learning platforms and resources, researching emerging tools, enhancing usability, and promoting engagement among students, faculty, and staff.
- Track and report on experiential learning participation, maintaining databases and preparing statistical and program evaluation reports.
- Support broader career readiness initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student participation across disciplines and backgrounds.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in higher education programming or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Handshake, Banner, Degree Works, Owl Express or other higher education student information systems
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range for this role is $46,000-$52,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!
Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to interpret and apply policies and regulations, maintaining confidentiality and FERPA compliance
Able to quickly learn new technologies
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of career readiness and experiential learning programs, including internships, co-op, study abroad, and service-learning
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, public speaking, and project management skills
Independent and proactive, with problem-solving and program development capabilities
Analytical and reporting skills, able to evaluate programs and produce clear, timely reports
Effective training and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Self-motivation and willingness to learn new skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Mac-based computer software applications, experiential learning platforms (e.g., Handshake))
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong phone and e-mail etiquette
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