UNIV -Open Rank Faculty - College of Health Professions, Department of Healthcare Services and Management-Internship and Career Development Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The faculty will serve as the Internship and Career Development Coordinator. This position plays a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for success in the healthcare industry by providing structured career counseling, professional development, and internship placement services. This position is essential to meeting accreditation requirements related to career advising and student support by establishing a consistent, formalized, and measurable approach to career development. The Coordinator will work closely with faculty, employers, and students to ensure that career services are accessible, impactful, and continuously assessed as part of the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000225 CHP - MHA Residential

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Career Counseling and Student Support 30%

• Develop and implement a structured career advising framework that ensures all students have access to career counseling, job search assistance, interview skill training and professional development resources.
• Create individualized career development plans for students, providing structured pathways to industry certifications, job placement, and long-term career growth.
• Maintain detailed records of student career counseling sessions, tracking progress and outcomes to demonstrate a systematic approach to career advising.
• Establish touchpoints for career advising across the student lifecycle (e.g., onboarding, mid-program, and pre- graduation career assessments).

Internship Placement Coordination 40%

• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations to secure structured internship opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with the Chair and faculty to align internship or capstone opportunities with academic program goals.
• Facilitate the internship placement process, including screening, matching, and preparing students for successful internships.
• Monitor and evaluate internship site experiences to ensure quality and compliance with department standards.

Collaboration and Outreach 10%

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure career advising complements academic advising by providing professional development, career coaching, and job placement support.
• Represent the department