Assistant Director of Internships

Who We Are: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is a small, non-profit post-secondary institution committed to advancing the next generation of business leaders without the burden of debt. We empower individuals to take ownership of their personal success, become valuable contributors to their employers, and drive regional economic growth through an entrepreneurial mindset.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the unique perspectives and contributions that each person brings to our team. We strive to create an environment where all members of our community feel respected, valued, and supported.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship seeks a collaborative, student-centered professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Internships. Reporting to the Director of Employer Engagement, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring every student gains meaningful, real-world experience through high-quality internships and field-based learning with the ultimate goal of job placement at graduation.

The Assistant Director will support all aspects of internship coordination—connecting students and employers, supporting internship supervisors, and ensuring that experiential learning (work-based learning experiences) is seamless, well-supported, and aligned with both academic and business needs. The position also includes student and recent alumni career coaching and ongoing collaboration with employers to maintain a robust network of learning sites. This includes distribution and collection of internship agreements.

This role is ideal for an educator and career professional who thrives in dynamic environments, values relationship-building, and believes deeply in experiential, skills-first learning as a pathway to career success.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Career Coaching & Professional Development (50%)

• Provide one-on-one and group career coaching to help students explore interests, clarify goals, and prepare for internships, employment, or entrepreneurial pursuits.
• Support students and graduates in articulating strengths, transferable skills, and personal brand across resumes, portfolios, interviews, and networking conversations.
• Facilitate career readiness and professional development workshops on topics such as interview preparation, offer negotiation, professional presence, and career decision-making.
• Serve as a connector between students, alumni, and employers—helping graduates remain part of the Golisano Institute talent ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Director of Employer Engagement and the AVP for Career Development to align coaching and programming with institutional goals.
• Leverage 12Twenty and other tools to track appointments, outcomes, and engagement metrics that inform continuous improvement.

Internship Coordination & Employer Relations (30%)

• Coordinate internship placements and manage processes related to postings, applications, agreements, and compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison to internship supervisors, providing clear expectations, resources, and ongoing communication.
• Conduct site visits to assess learning environments and maintain strong employer relationships.
• Manage student field experience performance and learning outcomes; gather and share employer feedback with relevant faculty and leadership.
• Partner with the Director to strengthen employer pipelines and enhance the overall field experience program.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the Institute’s CRM (12Twenty).

Develop and maintain relationships with current and new partners for the purpose of future internship placement (15%)

• Attend networking events
• Invite prospective employers to visit the Institute
• Think of new ways to engage with a variety employers in our region
• Interact with current partners and employers to maintain an engaging and relevant relationship with the Institute.

Program Operations & Continuous Improvement (5%)

• Contribute to program evaluation and reporting.
• Stay informed about trends in experiential education, workforce development, and student career readiness.
• Support employer-based events such as career fairs and industry panels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in employer relations, campus recruiting, talent acquisition or internship coordination.
• Experience with teaching or training in postsecondary settings strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with experiential learning models, career readiness frameworks, and CRM platforms (12Twenty, Handshake, etc.).

EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS

• Exceptional people skills and relationship building skills are paramount to the success of the individual in this role.