Coordinator of Internships, Health & Kinesiology

Coordinator of Internships, Health & Kinesiology

College of Applied Health Sciences

The Coordinator of Internships supports the Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK) by coordinating and strengthening undergraduate internship opportunities through student coaching, outreach to internship hosts, and program support. This position works closely with internship faculty and departmental partners to expand and maintain internship host relationships, prepare students for professional success, teach or support pre-internship coursework, and contribute to assessment and promotion efforts that enhance student outcomes and the quality of experiential learning.

Duties & Responsibilities

Student Coaching, Preparation & Internship Support

• Assist internship faculty with coaching undergraduate students as they explore career interests, clarify goals, and prepare for internship experiences.
• Assist internship faculty in supporting students related to internship readiness, professionalism, and career management skill development.
• Develop and deliver student-facing workshops and in-class presentations focused on career readiness and professional development (e.g., resumes, interview preparation, professional communication, workplace expectations).
• Lead and coordinate the Undergraduate Internship Mock Interview and Resume Review Program.
• Support internship faculty with student success planning and targeted readiness interventions for individual students as needed.

Internship Host Outreach & Partnership Development

• Assist internship faculty with outreach and networking to develop and maintain a strong internship host network.
• Support preceptor recruitment efforts by identifying and engaging new internship opportunities
• Support growth of paid internship placements by engaging employers and community partners to create new opportunities that align with HK program goals and workforce needs.
• Maintain accurate records of internship host contacts, engagement history, and partnership status.
• Support program-specific preceptor screening/orientation and preceptor development activities.
• Coordinate outreach materials that increase student awareness of internship expectations, deadlines, and engagement opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate preceptor recognition efforts (events, awards, acknowledgements) in collaboration with internship faculty.

Instruction, Promotion, Alumni Engagement & Assessment Support

• Teach and/or support delivery of the undergraduate pre-internship preparation course, as assigned.
• Support social media promotion through coordinated collection of content.
• Assist with program assessment, engagement tracking, and annual reporting to support continuous improvement.
• Support department-wide collaboration for internship efforts across undergraduate and graduate programs, as appropriate.
• Provide support for accreditation/certification documentation needs related to experiential learning.
• Coordinate outreach materials that increase student awareness of internship expectations, deadlines, and engagement opportunities
• As needed, serve as contact for Articulation Agreement Management programs, including meeting with program staff, promotion, tracking student interest and opportunities, and reviewing interest forms for each program to determine eligibility.

Contracts, Compliance & Site Agreement Management

• Establish and implement agreements with external internship sites and monitor progress toward execution.
• In cooperation with internship instructors, establish internship and experiential learning contracts with field sites from introduction through execution.
• Work with department templates and the campus Office of Contracts to ensure agreements comply with University risk management language and procedural requirements.
• Monitor compliance with internship-related risk management expectations; investigate concerns and report findings and recommendations to the department Head and DUSs, as appropriate.
• Maintain and update training/reference materials for field supervisors outlining expectations for overseeing students.
• Develop and manage processes for collecting and tracking required documentation for internship entry (e.g., background checks, HIPAA, CPR, immunizations, and other site-specific requirements).

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, public health, health administration, education, student affairs, or a related field.
2. A total of two (2) years (24 months) in education, training and/or work experience supporting students, academic/career advising, coordinating experiential learning, career development programming and/or partnership outreach.
   (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience coordinating undergraduate internships, practica, or experiential learning programs.
• Experience Teaching or Advising.
• Experience delivering workshops, guest lectures, or student professional development programming.
• Experience with alumni engagement, mentoring programs, and/or external partner relationship management.
• Experience with Qualtrics, Webtools, and standard reporting tools (Excel, databases, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong student coaching and advising approach with the ability to support students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to develop and maintain external partnerships and professional networks.
• Ability to organize and lead programs and events (mock interviews, workshops, recognition events).
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously (student programming, contracts, outreach, reporting)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take initiative to move projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coach and motivate students through goal-setting, professional development, and accountability
• Strong judgment and professionalism when working with students and external stakeholders.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/4/2026. The pre-determined salary range for this position is $62,000 - $70,000 with final salary determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, March 30 . Apply for this position using the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts or Diploma showing completion of Bachelor's degree
• Contact information for three professional references

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1034891

Job Category : Professional and Administrative

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