Director Internships & Applied Learning

Job Requisition

JR101796 Director Internships & Applied Learning (Open)

Job Posting Title

Director Internships & Applied Learning

Department

CC00255 WM001 | WMUA | Career Development

Job Family

Staff - Admissions & Enrollment

Worker Sub-Type

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location

Cohen Career Center

Primary Job Posting Location

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary

The Office of University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial, & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement empowers students and alumni to explore possibilities and navigate lifelong career development.

The Director for Internships & Applied Learning (Director) is a leader on the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary.
The Director reports to the Chief Career Officer and will supervise professional staff. The Director manages specific initiatives, resources, and events within the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement that promote work-based learning, career development, and intentional connections between students and employers.

Core responsibilities will include internship funding, establishing micro-internships, shadowing, and mentorship experiences with alumni and professionals, and student site visits to professional settings. The Director serves as the primary administrator of the Internship Funding Program, overseeing a growing, collaborative initiative focused on closing equity gaps and directly supporting student career exploration, skill development, professional networking, and positive post- graduation outcomes.

This position is classified as professional, meaning it is salaried and exempt from overtime. For benefits and leave purposes, this role falls under the "12‑month Professionals & Faculty" classification on the HR website.

The Director will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office on campus. Learn more about University Advancement and view the full position description for this job on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php.

Job Description

For full consideration, please apply by the review date of July 10, 2026 . A pplications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Salary: Up to $80,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in higher education or a related field.

• Proven knowledge of career development theories, career coaching, and advising skills.

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, employers, and staff colleagues.

• Significant experience in career services, career development/readiness, and solid project management skills. (Typically, 7+ years).

• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to produce student learning-centered programs. (Typically, 5+ years).

• Experience with employee or student training. (Typically, 5+ years).

• Experience and understanding of applied learning, to include theory, practice, policies, and procedures. (Typically, 5+ years).

• Experience using career services platforms (e.g., Symplicity, Graduway, SalesForce, PeopleSoft, etc.) (Typically, 5+ years).

• Experience with program budget development.

• Experience with program assessment and evaluation. (Typically, 5+ years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience with career management technology (TribeCareers, powered by Symplicity, Focus 2, SkillSurvey), online career resource tools, BlackBoard, and other career technology platforms.

• Experience with NACE Career Competencies.

• Knowledge of and experience in building professional development pathways.

• Experience supervising professional staff.

• Career exploration for undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni.

• Professional development training.

• Experience with faculty engagement. (Typically, 5+ years).

• Understanding of partnerships with campus partners to include Academic Affairs, Student Transition Engagement Programs, Athletics, Alumni Engagement, Academic Centers, Student Employment, and Student Leadership Development.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical workday, to include evenings and weekends.

• Flexibility and ability to travel as needed.

• Adherence to the principles of professional conduct and ethics as outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Essential Designation: No

Job Duties:

45% - Program Development & Implementation

• Serve as the designee for all internship and applied learning programs and the funding administrator of the Internship Funding Program.

• Promote and market the Internship Funding Program through communicating and engaging regularly with office, campus partners, student applicants, and external stakeholders.

• Confirm experiences with employer supervisors, facilitate the application and selection process, work with the Financial Aid Office to distribute funds.

• Collect and report out on pre- and post-experience data, and engage with University Advancement to promote the program benefits to donors through sharing student and employer success stories with the broader William & Mary community.

• Lead, organize, and implement Internship & Experiential Opportunities Showcase. Collaborate and communicate with team members, campus partners, employers, and alumni to ensure successful event design, marketing, staffing, delivery, and evaluation.

• Develop and implement experiential development programs and services to facilitate student learning through employer partnerships and campus resources.

• Manage communications and check-ins with students in the Internship Funding Program.

• Enter data and ensure consistent data sharing with campus departments, including entry of notes for each employer engagement point following established conventions to allow for tracking/reporting.

• Serve as back-up for new employer approvals, internship and experiential posting approvals in Symplicity, as needed.

• Work with key stakeholders (W&M staff, student employees & other campus units to create career/industry and employment-specific events and workshops that facilitate student learning, networking, mentorship, and skill development.

• Participate in campus events involving employers, alumni, and families to engage those stakeholders in our services and programs.

• Support other career fair planning and operations.

• Participate in relevant professional associations at the state, regional, and/or national level to influence internship and experiential learning-related policies.

20% - Relationship Development

• Coordinate and implement outreach to new and prospective employer partners who may have an interest in recruiting and retaining William & Mary students for internships and other short-term career development experiences, like shadowing and micro-internships.

• Steward existing employers through the recruitment lifecycle, including in-person, electronic, and phone communication in alignment with campus recruiting guidelines, and respond to external party inquiries regarding experiential and employment opportunities that might be a fit for William & Mary students.

• Orient employer partners to William & Mary, Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement, and our Symplicity system so they can make info