Internship and Career Programs Coordinator

April 21, 2025
Title: Internship and Career Programs Coordinator

Description: Reporting to the Executive Director of Career Development & Network Engagement, the Internship & Career Programs Coordinator supports the administration of Hartwick’s internship program and operational logistics of departmental programs and services to engage students with career exploration, planning, real world work experience and networking.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers the registration and funding process for domestic and international internships.
• Maintains internship resources, policies and procedures.
• Advises and supports students on the internship search, registration and funding process.
• Processes employer and job registration requests through our internship and job board (Handshake).
• Promotes internships and jobs through online job boards, social media, flyers, outreach tabling and at campus events.
• Coordinates student internship showcase.
• Supports employer recruitment and relations activities.
• Supports First Destination Survey administration.
• Supports student employment process and procedures.
• Coordinates departmental event and travel logistics for on-campus and off campus events
• Performs other general administrative duties as assigned, including data entry, reports and correspondence. 
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Comply with all applicable College, Federal, State, local and associational laws, rules and regulations. 
• As a representative of the College, expected to comport oneself in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus.
• Participate in major campus events, including Welcome Weekend, TrueBlue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements for this position are a High School Diploma or GED, and two or more years of administrative experience in an educational setting preferred.

• Customer Service experience required.
• MS Office Suite and/or Google Suite experience required .
• Marketing, digital design and/or social media content development experience preferred.
• Database management experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt to a variety of office technology and collaboration tools such as: Microsoft Office and Google suites, video-conferencing platforms, CRM databases and digital networking applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse constituents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work on-campus or remotely, with access to telephone and reliable high-speed internet for the latter contingency.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Wage range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,200 full-time undergraduates, Hartwick embraces the teacher-scholar model, with teaching excellence as the first priority, and seeks to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce. The College features a Liberal Arts in Practice general education curriculum and aspires to “be the best at melding liberal arts education with experiential learning.” 

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

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