Coordinator, Career and Internships

Your Role:

As a Career & Internship Program (CIP) Coordinator, this position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating employability programs for international students. This includes fostering relationships with local organizations, ensuring the smooth operation of CIP offerings, which include the Global Internship Program, Global Business Consulting Program and Community-Engaged Global Learning Program, and coaching students through their professional development journey. As well as the work you undertake locally, you will collaborate closely with the global CIP team to ensure a high-quality, professional, and educational experience for all students.  

What You’ll Do:

Internship Coordination:  

• Collaborate with local and global CIP colleagues to advise and support CIP students throughout all phases of the student journey.  
• Facilitate experiential placements by matching students with appropriate host organisations, based on experience (academic and personal), interests, and goals.  
• Oversee student progress, providing ongoing support and mentorship to help them consider their learning objectives for the program and achieve personal and professional development.   
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of CIP programs, making improvements where necessary.  

Employer Relations & Business Development: 

• Utilise business development techniques, including but not limited to, lead generation, networking in the local community and portfolio growth to build and develop our partnership database, ensuring we have a diverse range of opportunities.  
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local host organisations.  
• Advise and assist host organizations in understanding their role and responsibilities when partnering with CEA CAPA on a CIP program.   
• Ensure that host organizations are supported throughout the partnership to provide a productive experience.   
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of host organization partnerships, making improvements where necessary.  

Student Support:  

• Conduct student orientations and assist with the design and delivery of career development workshops and presentations as needed.  
• Monitor and evaluate student experiences and provide support and advice to students on career development & professional skills.  
• Engage with and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the program.   

Administrative and Operational Support:  

• Maintain accurate databases of host organisations, student placements, and evaluations.  
• Utilise program data to create program reports and provide feedback to internal colleagues and external stakeholders.  
• Collaborate with Academic teams & faculty to support the successful running of experiential courses.  
• Facilitate student Mock Interviews within experiential courses.   
• Participate in CEA CAPA events such as student arrival and departure activities and other social or professional events.  
• Supporting the organization in providing program overviews and site visits to visiting institutions 

Global Team Collaboration:  

• Work closely with international colleagues, teams and CIP Leadership to ensure program alignment and consistency across multiple locations.  
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of projects and best practices across the global CIP community  

What Makes a Great Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 
• Experience working with students, particularly international students.   
• Experience in talent acquisition, internship coordination, or student support is a plus.  
• Experience in professional development, internship coordination, or higher education settings [preferred]. 
• Ability to work with diverse identities. 
• Experience living or working abroad, with a knowledge of the local culture, history, business practices, and academic environment. 
• Knowledge of the U.S. higher education system 
• Authorization to work in the location of the role. 

Person Specification:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners.  
• The ability to build and maintain professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders. 
• A creative and flexible approach to addressing challenges, both anticipated and unforeseen.  
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams locally and globally.  
• Strong sense of empathy and commitment to student welfare, with a professional but approachable demeanour.

We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you're the right candidate for this position. 

Who We Are: 

CEA CAPA is a premier provider of transformative international education experiences, committed to empowering students to become thoughtful and thriving leaders through living and learning abroad. With a presence in 62 cities across 22 countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia, we offer comprehensive study abroad and career readiness programs that integrate academic excellence and cultural immersion. Our global footprint includes 11 international study centers, and we proudly support over 10,000 students annually in partnership with more than 375 U.S. universities and over 50 international institutions. CEA CAPA is in a dynamic phase of growth and is powered by a global team of nearly 700 professionals who are deeply mission-driven and committed to creating inclusive, supportive and enriching environments that help students grow academically, personally and professionally. 

Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.   

Note: This role profile is intended to provide an overview of the key responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and duties, as necessary and in line with evolving business needs. Any proposed permanent modifications to this role profile will be made in consultation with role incumbents, and relevant stakeholders in accordance with applicable policies and legislative requirements.