Title: Internship Fellows Coordinator

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Center for Career and Professional Development

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $24.55 - $40.00/hr

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Internship Fellows Coordinator. The Internship Fellows Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term development of the Life After Mary Washington Internship Fellows Program, a cohort-based experiential learning initiative supporting students through the internship search process, internship experience, and post-experience reflection. The Coordinator provides direct student support, oversees program logistics and communications, collaborates with Faculty and Industry Fellows, and leads assessment and reporting efforts tied to grant deliverables and institutional goals.

This position requires a highly organized, student-centered professional who brings energy, creativity, and strong relationship-building skills to their work. The Coordinator will work closely with CCPD colleagues to ensure the program is integrated into broader career education efforts and contributes meaningfully to UMW’s work-based learning ecosystem.

Some evening or occasional weekend work may be required to support workshops, events, or program milestones. The position works closely with students and campus partners and requires flexibility during peak periods. This is a grant-funded, wage position that will be available through September 30, 2026. 

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage students, faculty, employers, and campus partners
  
• Ability to design, coordinate, and manage programs or initiatives with multiple stakeholders and timelines
  
• Ability to analyze data, assess outcomes, and translate insights into program improvements and reports
  
• High level of initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities
  
• Comfort working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
  
• Commitment to equity, access, and student-centered practices in work-based learning
  
• Enthusiasm for mentoring students and supporting reflective, experiential learning

Required Experience:

• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in career development, experiential learning, higher education program coordination, or a related field
  
• Experience managing programs, projects, or initiatives with student-facing components 
• Experience supporting undergraduate students through coaching, advising, or mentoring, particularly related to career development or experiential learning

Additional Considerations:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by February 6, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.