Career Pathways and Internship Coordinator

Webster University seeks a student-centered professional to coordinate internships, applied learning experiences, and career-connected opportunities through the Impact Center & Career Integration. This position serves as a key connector among students, faculty, and employer partners, helping students translate academic experiences into meaningful career pathways.

The Coordinator manages internship processes, supports experiential learning initiatives, maintains employer partnerships, and tracks student participation and outcomes. This role is ideal for a higher education professional passionate about student success, career readiness, and experiential learning. This position reports to the Director of Impact Center & Career Integration, and works closely with the Assistant Director of Career Design and faculty partners across the University. 

Key Responsibilities

· Coordinate internships, applied learning experiences, and related processes, including approvals, agreements, and documentation.

· Support students in identifying, securing, and successfully completing career-connected learning opportunities.

· Collaborate with faculty and employer partners to develop and promote pathway-aligned experiential learning opportunities.

· Maintain internship and employer partnership records, communications, and reporting.

· Track student participation and outcomes to support assessment, accreditation, and institutional planning.

· Assist with experiential learning events, student showcases, and donor-funded opportunity programs.

Salary: $45,000 per year

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree required.

· Two to four years of experience in higher education, career services, student support, internship coordination, experiential learning, or a related field.

· Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.

· Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and student or career management systems (e.g., Handshake)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Commitment to student success and equitable access to opportunities.

· Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

· Ability to develop and improve administrative processes.

· Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

· Strong software/system skills and aptitude for learning new technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Webster’s student information system).