What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Internship Programs position at Nevada Career Studio?
The Nevada Career Studio at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a highly organized and relationship-focused professional to serve as our Coordinator, Internship Programs, a position centered on employer partnerships and internship program administration. This role plays a key part in expanding paid internship opportunities for University of Nevada, Reno students by cultivating employer relationships, coordinating sponsored internship initiatives, and managing the administrative processes that support high-impact experiential learning programs. Reporting to the Director of the Nevada Career Studio, the Coordinator collaborates with employers, faculty, campus partners, and funding stakeholders to strengthen connections between higher education, workforce development, and Nevada's talent pipeline.
The Coordinator oversees the operational and administrative functions of the Nevada Career Studio's internship programs, including employer outreach and engagement, internship agreements, program documentation, reporting, invoicing, fund administration, assessment, and compliance requirements. The position serves as a primary liaison with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, startups, and industry partners while coordinating program activities, monitoring outcomes, supervising a graduate assistant, and ensuring the successful implementation of internship initiatives. The Coordinator also develops and supports processes, resources, and educational programming that prepare students to be successful in internship experiences and help employers provide high-quality learning opportunities that align with students' academic and professional goals.
Join a team committed to creating meaningful pathways between the classroom and the workforce. This role offers the opportunity to build partnerships, manage impactful programs, and expand internship opportunities that prepare students for career success while supporting the workforce needs of Nevada communities and employers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR
- Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience
- Related experience: Experience in program coordination, management, or a similar role
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – Grade B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program