Program Coordinator Internships
Program coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working program coordinators, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings today cover Education, with Virginia Commonwealth University, BAKER, and Word is Bond among the employers posting roles now.
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- 45002210
- 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Academic and Faculty Affairs
- Staff
- Office Of The Provost MBU
Unit: Office of the Provost
Department: Academic Internships Office, Academic Affairs
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Internships Office has an exciting opportunity for a/n (Senior) Academic Internship Advisor and Program Coordinator (AIAPC). This position reports to the Director of the Academic Internships Office and is responsible for providing advanced coordination and leadership for student-facing academic internship processes that support undergraduate students in navigating, securing, and completing high-quality, credit-bearing internships.
This position provides direct student advising and coordination throughout the academic internship process, helping students understand internship pathways, connect with opportunities, complete required steps for placement, and successfully enroll in academic internship courses. The Academic Internship Advisor & Coordinator also supports outreach efforts that increase student awareness of academic internships and serves as a representative of the office at student-facing campus events. There may be other duties as needed in support of the Academic Internships Office.
Note: This position has the opportunity to be hired as a senior level role for candidates who demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with a strong sense of autonomy.
Senior Administrators* are responsible for long-range strategic planning and the application of comprehensive knowledge of the service or functional area. They advance the service or functional area's strategic goals beyond the internal scope of the department through innovative new programs, services, or practices. Senior Administrators assume a higher level of responsibility and authority in compliance and legal matters.
- If hired at the senior level designation, this position also takes the lead in developing and managing student-facing communication strategies, advising processes, and implementation efforts that support students throughout the internship journey, from exploration and preparation through placement, enrollment, and completion. The Senior Academic Internship Advisor also serves as a liaison with VCU Career Services as appropriate and works collaboratively with academic units, employers, and internal staff to strengthen access, consistency, and student success within academic internships. There may be other duties as needed in support of the Academic Internships Office.
Typical Responsibilities:
Student Advising, Communication & Engagement:
- Advise students on pathways toward academic internships, including eligibility, timelines, academic expectations, and internship processes.
- Support students in communicating with their academic advisors to understand how internships connect to degree requirements and academic planning.
- Assist students in navigating internship preparation, documentation, and required approvals.
Placement Coordination:
- Coordinate student connections with internship opportunities by supporting matching processes between students, employers, and academic units.
- Assist students in identifying internship opportunities aligned with their interests, goals, and academic requirements.
- Communicate with students throughout the placement process to ensure timely progress and completion of required steps
Enrollment & Tracking:
- Track student internship placements and course enrollment processes.
- Maintain accurate records related to student advising, placements, approvals, and internship completion.
- Support documentation processes required for internship participation and academic credit.
Student Outreach & Engagement:
- Recruit students for academic internship participation through outreach efforts, presentations, and informational sessions.
- Serve as an office representative at student campus events, fairs, and outreach opportunities.
- Assist in developing student-facing communication and informational materials related to academic internships.
Office & Program Support:
- Collaborate with office staff, academic units, and campus partners to support student access to internship opportunities.
- Assist with implementation of advising practices and student support processes.
- Contribute to ongoing office operations and special projects as needed.
Other Duties: Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
A senior level position will include the following, additional responsibilities and will be compensated at the higher end of the salary range.
Advising Process Development & Implementation:
- Develop, implement, and assess advising processes that support student access, placement, and completion of academic internships.
- Create and refine implementation strategies that improve consistency and efficiency across advising workflows.
- Assist in developing systems and practices that support the A–Z student internship journey.
- Monitor advising trends and recommend improvements that strengthen student support and access.
Career Services & Academic Partnerships:
- Serve as a liaison with VCU Career Services to align internship advising, student preparation, and career-readiness resources.
- Maintain regular communication with academic units regarding internship processes, student needs, and placement coordination.
- Support collaboration with employers and internal partners to ensure internship opportunities align with academic expectations.
Program Coordination & Documentation:
- Assist with tracking student participation, placement progress, and internship completion outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student advising and internship processes.
- Supports implementation of communication systems, templates, and advising resources.
Leadership & Office Support:
- Provide leadership and guidance in advising practices and process improvement.
- Supports training and onboarding of staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong advising, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in higher education, social work, counseling, student affairs, education, or related field
- Experience advising students in higher education
- Experience with experiential learning, internships, advising, or career development
- Familiarity with academic processes and student support systems
- Experience collaborating across university units
The Office of the Provost is committed to the growth and professional development of the Academic Affairs team and will provide opportunities to foster a culture of learning and career development
Salary Range: Up to $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Requires recurring on-site presence; however, per supervisor’s discretion, this position may be afforded remote work opportunities
University Job Title: Administrator/Senior Administrator AA 1-3
- 45002210
- 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Academic and Faculty Affairs
- Staff
- Office Of The Provost MBU
Unit: Office of the Provost
Department: Academic Internships Office, Academic Affairs
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Internships Office has an exciting opportunity for a/n (Senior) Academic Internship Advisor and Program Coordinator (AIAPC). This position reports to the Director of the Academic Internships Office and is responsible for providing advanced coordination and leadership for student-facing academic internship processes that support undergraduate students in navigating, securing, and completing high-quality, credit-bearing internships.
This position provides direct student advising and coordination throughout the academic internship process, helping students understand internship pathways, connect with opportunities, complete required steps for placement, and successfully enroll in academic internship courses. The Academic Internship Advisor & Coordinator also supports outreach efforts that increase student awareness of academic internships and serves as a representative of the office at student-facing campus events. There may be other duties as needed in support of the Academic Internships Office.
Note: This position has the opportunity to be hired as a senior level role for candidates who demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with a strong sense of autonomy.
Senior Administrators* are responsible for long-range strategic planning and the application of comprehensive knowledge of the service or functional area. They advance the service or functional area's strategic goals beyond the internal scope of the department through innovative new programs, services, or practices. Senior Administrators assume a higher level of responsibility and authority in compliance and legal matters.
- If hired at the senior level designation, this position also takes the lead in developing and managing student-facing communication strategies, advising processes, and implementation efforts that support students throughout the internship journey, from exploration and preparation through placement, enrollment, and completion. The Senior Academic Internship Advisor also serves as a liaison with VCU Career Services as appropriate and works collaboratively with academic units, employers, and internal staff to strengthen access, consistency, and student success within academic internships. There may be other duties as needed in support of the Academic Internships Office.
Typical Responsibilities:
Student Advising, Communication & Engagement:
- Advise students on pathways toward academic internships, including eligibility, timelines, academic expectations, and internship processes.
- Support students in communicating with their academic advisors to understand how internships connect to degree requirements and academic planning.
- Assist students in navigating internship preparation, documentation, and required approvals.
Placement Coordination:
- Coordinate student connections with internship opportunities by supporting matching processes between students, employers, and academic units.
- Assist students in identifying internship opportunities aligned with their interests, goals, and academic requirements.
- Communicate with students throughout the placement process to ensure timely progress and completion of required steps
Enrollment & Tracking:
- Track student internship placements and course enrollment processes.
- Maintain accurate records related to student advising, placements, approvals, and internship completion.
- Support documentation processes required for internship participation and academic credit.
Student Outreach & Engagement:
- Recruit students for academic internship participation through outreach efforts, presentations, and informational sessions.
- Serve as an office representative at student campus events, fairs, and outreach opportunities.
- Assist in developing student-facing communication and informational materials related to academic internships.
Office & Program Support:
- Collaborate with office staff, academic units, and campus partners to support student access to internship opportunities.
- Assist with implementation of advising practices and student support processes.
- Contribute to ongoing office operations and special projects as needed.
Other Duties: Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
A senior level position will include the following, additional responsibilities and will be compensated at the higher end of the salary range.
Advising Process Development & Implementation:
- Develop, implement, and assess advising processes that support student access, placement, and completion of academic internships.
- Create and refine implementation strategies that improve consistency and efficiency across advising workflows.
- Assist in developing systems and practices that support the A–Z student internship journey.
- Monitor advising trends and recommend improvements that strengthen student support and access.
Career Services & Academic Partnerships:
- Serve as a liaison with VCU Career Services to align internship advising, student preparation, and career-readiness resources.
- Maintain regular communication with academic units regarding internship processes, student needs, and placement coordination.
- Support collaboration with employers and internal partners to ensure internship opportunities align with academic expectations.
Program Coordination & Documentation:
- Assist with tracking student participation, placement progress, and internship completion outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student advising and internship processes.
- Supports implementation of communication systems, templates, and advising resources.
Leadership & Office Support:
- Provide leadership and guidance in advising practices and process improvement.
- Supports training and onboarding of staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong advising, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in higher education, social work, counseling, student affairs, education, or related field
- Experience advising students in higher education
- Experience with experiential learning, internships, advising, or career development
- Familiarity with academic processes and student support systems
- Experience collaborating across university units
The Office of the Provost is committed to the growth and professional development of the Academic Affairs team and will provide opportunities to foster a culture of learning and career development
Salary Range: Up to $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Requires recurring on-site presence; however, per supervisor’s discretion, this position may be afforded remote work opportunities
University Job Title: Administrator/Senior Administrator AA 1-3
Program Coordinator Internship Market
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Tips for Your Program Coordinator Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall, sometimes months before the role starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Start checking for openings in late summer and early fall so you don't miss structured cohorts that fill long before spring.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something else to assess. Document two or three coordination or planning projects with clear outcomes, the tools you used, and a place to see the work, whether that's a case study, a process document, or an event recap you can share.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can realistically reach.
Practice the actual intern screen out loud
Program coordinator intern interviews typically involve scenario or behavioral questions about organizing tasks, handling competing priorities, and communicating with stakeholders. Practice answering these out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a situation as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured internship programs built for newcomers
Larger organizations often run cohort or rotational programs designed specifically to train people who are new to program coordination. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that align with your target industry and apply in the first wave rather than waiting for general openings to appear.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the program coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can take.
Program Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio of documented projects showing planning, coordination, or process work, so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications to open roles with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a program coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for program coordinator interns is consistent delivery on real work, available headcount on the team at the time return offers go out, and whether you've made your interest known before the decision window closes. Treat conversion as possible and plan your job search in parallel.
When should I apply for program coordinator internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes opening applications in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly rather than waiting for a single hiring season means you won't miss the cohorts that fill months before they begin.
Are program coordinator internships paid?
Most professional program coordinator internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some positions offer stipends or academic credit alongside pay. Listings show compensation where the employer discloses it, so you can compare what's available as you search.
What should a program coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show planning, stakeholder coordination, or program management, naming the tools used and linking to deliverables like case studies, process documents, or event outcomes where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote program coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the program coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get program coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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