Internship Coordinator and Success Coach

Position Summary

Internship Coordinator & Success Coach is responsible for the overall coordination and success of the Department of Health and Sports Sciences.

1. students’ success, from admission to graduation, and
2. oversight of internship including planning, preparation and successful execution of internship placements.

This Internship Coordinator & Success Coach will consult, collaborate and plan activities with the department’s chair, faculty members, students, and external partners to facilitate effective learning experiences. The Internship Coordinator & Success Coach will communicate effectively with students and respond to their needs and concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Internship Coordination & Data Management:

Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare facilities, community organizations, fitness centers, and other agencies to expand experiential learning opportunities. Coordinate and oversee student internships, practicums, and field experiences to ensure alignment with academic, accreditation, and licensing standards. Advise and assist students in identifying, applying for, and completing placements aligned with their academic and career goals. Facilitate communication among students, faculty, and internship sites to ensure all documentation, schedules, and onboarding requirements are met. Maintain and update databases (e.g., Excel, Typhon) to track student placements, medical compliance, site evaluations, and employer feedback. Review and manage site approvals, preceptor qualifications, contracts, and affiliation agreements to ensure program quality and compliance. Collect, analyze, and report program data for assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement while ensuring confidentiality and data security.

Students Success

Provide academic and career advising to Health and Sports Sciences students, helping them plan coursework, experiential learning, and professional pathways aligned with degree requirements and goals. Monitor student progress, provide mentorship, and connect students with academic and personal support resources to enhance retention and graduation rates. Serve as the CHP liaison with Admissions office, the Student Success Center, and the Center for Career and Professional Development. Represent the department at student recruitment, orientation, and admissions events to provide information about program offerings, internship opportunities, and student success resources. Collaborate with faculty to integrate experiential learning components into course curricula and program outcomes. Plan and deliver workshops, seminars, and presentations on career readiness, professional conduct, résumé preparation, and interview techniques.

Administrative Duties:

Support departmental events such as orientation, career fairs, internship expos, guest speaker sessions, and recognition ceremonies. Participate in department meetings and committees. Assist the department chair to manage the budget, process invoices, purchase requisitions, and track payments for all student success and internship related activities. Stay current on industry trends, certification requirements, and workforce developments within health, wellness, and sport disciplines. Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for a diverse student population.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Employment – Two years to five years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of health, fitness, and sport industry standards, certifications, and internship requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and external partners.
• Experience using internship management platforms, student information systems, and standard office software.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered development.
• Ability to work independently and demonstration of high-level commitment to program success.

Physical Requirement

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

• Standard university office setting with regular interaction with students, faculty, and external partners.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours required for departmental events, employer visits, or student workshops.
• Some local or regional travel to internship sites, conferences, or community engagement activities.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver’s license.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience.

Anticipated Schedule

(12 months – Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following:

• Medical -
  • Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
• Dental -
  • Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
  • Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).
  • The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.
• Vision -
  • Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
  • Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
  • $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam
  • Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o
  • 50% off Optical Frames
  • 25% off Sun Frames
  • 30% off Prescription Lenses
  • 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
  • *Cannot be combined with insurance*
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program -
  • Provided to everyone in your household
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D -
  • One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars
• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children
• Retirement Plan -Employees have a choice of the following:Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.