Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Facilitates the development and expansion of internships for assigned college. Acts as the college’s primary contact for internship coordination and serves as internship resource in University-wide committees.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related area and two years of related experience, or equivalency, required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Serves as the college lead for internship programs by acting as liaison to students, college administration, departments, employers, and campus partners.
2. Educates internal and external stakeholders about intern recruitment strategies and the creation of appropriate internship positions.
3. Participates in University-wide committees to coordinate on best practices, campus-wide internship initiatives, legal issues, and campus internship culture.
4. Utilizes relevant education tools to engage with employers, post internship opportunities, and track internship participation.
5. Collects, maintains, and analyzes internship participation data and works to expand internship tracking efforts.
6. Monitors quality and effectiveness of internship initiatives and researches improvement methods.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.