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Job Summary
CASE Internship Program Manager will develop, implement, and oversee the first college-wide internship program for undergraduate students in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education (CASE). This role is foundational, requiring the creation of policies, processes, documentation, and partnerships that will support students in gaining meaningful experiential learning opportunities. The CASE Internship Program Manager will work closely with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to ensure a high-quality and sustainable internship program.
The position reports directly to the Director of Student Support Services.
Responsibilities*
Program Development:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design, launch, and refine the first college-wide internship program for CASE undergraduate students.
- In consultation with faculty, Career Services staff, and external partners, create the infrastructure for program administration, including forms, agreements, student/faculty handbooks, and process manuals.
- In consultation with faculty, establish guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and equity across all CASE departments.
- Collaborate with college leadership to set program goals, policies, and assessment measures.
- Develop a sustainable model for ongoing program growth, expansion, and employer engagement.
Internship Program Coordination:
- Facilitate student learning by assisting them in securing appropriate internship opportunities.
- Communicate with faculty to coordinate student guidance, support, and evaluation.
- Meet with students prior to their internships to review responsibilities, documentation, and expectations.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with interns and site supervisors, including:
- Sending and tracking evaluations
- Scheduling internship meetings and workshops
- Conduct internship meetings with current and prospective interns.
- Ensure all required internship documentation is complete and accurate before submission to faculty.
- In consultation with faculty and Career Services staff, recruit and cultivate new internship opportunities across diverse disciplines within the college.
Employer & Site Development:
- Initiate and build partnerships with employers, nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community organizations locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Evaluate and approve new internship sites to ensure quality supervision and training for students.
- Review internship requirements with site supervisors and provide training on evaluation expectations.
- Maintain and manage affiliation agreements in coordination with the College's administrative staff.
- Conduct site visits to promote students, evaluate placements, and strengthen employer partnerships.
Program & Information Management
- Create and maintain an internship process manual and student handbook for CASE internships.
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure academic quality and consistency of internship experiences.
- Develop and maintain a centralized database of approved internship sites.
- Coordinate program materials, forms, and internship communications through online platforms (e.g., Canvas, university website, marketing channels).
- Collect and analyze data related to student participation, site development, and program outcomes; prepare regular reports to inform decision-making.
- Provide internship updates during faculty meetings and advisory board discussions to ensure alignment with college goals.
- Collaborate with Career Services staff to plan and host special events, receptions, and networking opportunities related to internships and career readiness.
- Connect students with post-internship employment opportunities when available.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and employer engagement.
Required Qualifications*
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience directly related to the job responsibilities.
- Experience building and sustaining partnerships with community organizations or employers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
