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Internship Coordinator
Position Summary
The Internship Coordinator in the Office of Internships oversees all aspects of institutional student employment, including Federal Work-Study, Presidential Work-Study, and Graduate Assistant programs. This role ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations while managing institutional job placements, onboarding, payroll coordination, and related administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate student job placements, payroll, timekeeping, and employment records.
- Ensure compliance with federal/state/institutional regulations.
- Reconcile work-study accounts and prepare monthly/annual reports.
- Support students, staff, and faculty with onboarding and job-related inquiries.
- Train supervisors on student employment policies and procedures.
- Audit employment records for accuracy and compliance.
- Lead employment presentations at Summer Orientation, Patriot Preview Day, and related events.
- Assist the Director of Internships with reporting and general support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum two years of administrative experience, preferably in HR, Financial Aid, or Student Employment.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Workday, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.
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