Coordinator, Internship Programs

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

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Job Description

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

Department Information

For more information, about the Nevada Career Studio, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/career/career-services

Contact Information

Katia Albright - kalbright@unr.edu

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu .

Please attach the following attachments to your application

1)Cover letter

2)Resume

3)Contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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