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Position Title:
Internship Coordinator/Career Advisor
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Career Development Coordinator
Job Duties:
Coordinates and delivers internship/ career development programming, registration, resource materials, and/or advising to students. Educates students and other stakeholders about internship/ career development and opportunities and maintains relationships to aid in effective internship/ career planning. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Educates or advises students individually or in groups through various mediums about internship/ career opportunities, exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and decision-making.
Develops and delivers internship/career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students, including internship orientation sessions.
Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, employment preparation, and internship-for-credit registration.
May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and internship/employment opportunities for students.
Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, internship, and co/curricular programs offered by the university.
Compiles annual report of internship placements.
Interprets academic policy to verify internship eligibility.
Collaborates with students, faculty, advisors, staff, and employers to coordinate registration of internship credits and resolve concerns.
Coordinates internship progress reports and student internship evaluations.
The position is in-person with an option to work remotely one day per week during designated times of the year.
The review of applications starts on June 12, 2026. Applications received on or before June 12th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.
UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
Department:
Academic Advising Center & Career Services
Compensation:
$46,000 / year
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required by start date
- Experience in education or advising
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to share complex information in a clear and organized manner in both verbal and written forms to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students and knowledge of approaches to student development
- Demonstrated ability to give effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field by start date
- Experience advising college students on academic or career related concerns
- Demonstrated knowledge of student records systems
- Knowledge of Career Development theories
How to Apply:
Required application documents
Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)
CV / Resume
Contact Information:
Becky Hinrichs – bhinrichs@uwlax.edu
Special Notes:
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
- Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
- Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
- Paid holidays and paid sick days.
- After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
- Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. As part of the application process, you may choose to be excluded from this list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.
