Career and Internship Connections Coordinator

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Fayetteville, AR, USA
In-Office
41K-41K Annually
Entry level
Other • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Coordinates internship administration and approval processes, maintains career and internship content across Career Connections platforms, supports reporting and continuous improvement, and assists with planning and executing events and official functions. Provides student-centered administrative support, maintains accurate resources, collaborates with teams, and offers in-person programming support during regular office hours and occasional evenings or weekends.
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Closing Date:

09/11/2026
Type of Position:
Administrative Operations and Support


Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
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Department:
Career Center Undergraduate and Student Programs Support


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:
In support of Walton Career Connections, the Career and Internships Connections Coordinator provides coordination and administrative support for internships and broader career-related opportunities. This role supports the administration of academic internship courses, including oversight of the application and approval processes for BUSI 3100V – Internship and BUSI 3200V – International Internships. The Coordinator maintains internship-related content and resources across Career Connections platforms, ensuring accurate, timely, and student-centered information. The Coordinator also contributes to reporting efforts and continuous improvement of Career Connections initiatives. The Internship Coordinator will also assist in planning and executing events, programs, and official functions hosted by Career Connections.
Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position will require office hours of 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, with in-person support of programming/events during office hours and occasionally nights and weekends.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least one year experience working with students in higher education setting.

  • Experience in the field of career services and/or recruitment.

  • Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management system.

  • At least six months of higher education experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills

  • Strong computer skills in particular Microsoft Office

  • Ability to work independently and with collaborative teams.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$41,000


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Lindsey Steiger-Muck
Senior Director of Walton Career Connections and Industry Relations
Sam M. Walton College of Business
[email protected]


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting
  • At least one year of experience working with students in a higher education setting
  • Experience in career services and/or recruitment
  • Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management system
  • At least six months of higher education experience
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills
  • Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams
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The Company
27,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

The University of Arkansas System is a public higher-education system serving Arkansas through multiple campuses, a medical school, law schools, community colleges, and statewide research and extension units. It provides academic programs, professional training, agricultural and scientific research, and public-service outreach to support workforce development and community needs. The system coordinates educational resources, advances research, and expands access to learning and healthcare across the state.

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