Coordinator for Internship Operations

About Framingham State University:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it.  Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast. 

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Framingham State University has a new strategic goal of ensuring that all students have access to experiential learning opportunities before they graduate. That will only be possible with strong support of internships and a robust tracking methodology. The Coordinator for Internship Operations role is an opportunity to support students, staff, and faculty as we pursue this goal in search of great career equity and economic mobility for our students.

The Coordinator for Internship Operations is responsible for facilitating, enhancing, and maintaining experiential learning and internship efforts across campus. This person will also oversee internship opportunities for FSU students, manage data related to student outcomes, and regularly advise students on career topics, as well as oversee the Career Champion program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director for Career Development

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internship & Experiential Coordination - Specific Responsibilities (40% of time):

• Oversee and manage the State University Internship Incentive (SUII) program and other funded internships for the school, including marketing, processing applications, data collection.
• Research internship opportunity outcomes, including internship course audits and working with registrar to obtain data each semester
• Oversee the management of "Request Experience" capabilities in Handshake to best track internship outcomes.
• Regularly maintain appropriate data related to internships (for credit, not for credit), student on campus employment, and other experiential learning opportunities, such as student teaching assignments, department practicums, etc. presented through the university.
• Utilize NACE and other professional associations to best understand national internship trends

Campus-Wide Career Integration (30% of time)

• Coordinate Career Readiness Faculty Institute
• Develop, maintain, and assess the Career Champion program, which includes teaching staff about career conversation, resources and embedding into their workflow.
• Plan at least one mid-year refresher training for faculty Career Champions, in addition to summer faculty institute.
• Coordinate assessment of Career Champion program and maintain data of goal outcomes for program.
• Work with other offices on campus to provide resources about career readiness conversations, including but not limited to Academic Advising, co-curricular engagement offices, Admissions.
• Coordinate classroom presentation requests, assign career staff for presentation, and maintain database of presentations.

Marketing Responsibilities (10% of the time):

• Develop marketing materials and presentations to demonstrate the organization's value proposition to potential employers and on-campus stakeholders, including students, staff, and faculty
• Manage content calendar to ensure accurate and timely advertisement of upcoming events and programs

Data Responsibilities (10% of time):

• Collaborate with Center for Student Experience & Career Development Data Assistant to oversee the administration of the First Destination Survey and other data projects.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in the hiring of professional, classified and student employees within the Center for Student Experience and Career Development
• Maintain records to constantly evaluate programs and services to provide resource documents and data for year-end reports
• Serve on Student Affairs and University-wide standing committees
• Stay current on trends in higher education and career development through involvement in professional organizations, in-service training, and continued education
• Work some evenings and weekend events in support of University and Departmental goals and functionality.
• Contribute efforts to move the Center for Student Experience and Career Development to be anti-racist, including evaluating and updating policies and procedures
• Designation as a Clery Campus Security Authority (CSA)
• Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Majority of work hours take place in an office environment requiring use of computer and telephone
• Working both indoors and outdoors for certain events and activities, includes standing for periods of time, bending, crouching and any other body movements associated with event support
• Some evening and weekend hours as events require
• Some travel with student groups on buses, other provided transportation or own transportation needed
• Remote work is allowed during low student presence time periods and when not needed for certain events, activities, and meetings

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Personnel or related field, with graduate student experience.
• 2 years of successful professional level experience in a career services or academic counselor higher education setting.
• Preference of cultural competency student development theory and practice knowledge.
• Knowledge of human resource management and state/federal guidelines regarding internships is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Handshake, Banner, and Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a union title of Coordinator for Internship Operations. The starting salary range is $60,000-62,000.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

*Regardless of personal demographic characteristics, FSU has a commitment to hiring candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss past efforts, future plans, research, scholarship, professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the University's efforts to promote an equitable and inclusive learning and working community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates' application materials.

For best consideration, please submit application materials by priority application date August 23, 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.