Assistant Director of Internships

Elon Campus, North Carolina, 27244

Student Services

Staff Full-Time

Closing at: Oct 28 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Title: Assistant Director of Internships

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Love School of Business

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Internships, Love School of Business (LSB) reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Student Success in the LSB and supports student efforts in securing internships, preparing for internships, monitoring the internships, and assessing the performance of students completing their internships for academic credit. Additionally, the Assistant Director will coordinate aspects of the Porter Center’s involvement in BUS 1110 (Gateway to Business) course. The Assistant Director will interact with students, internship supervisors, employers, the external community, as well as relevant Elon staff and faculty. This position works within the Porter Family Professional Development Center with four other full-time staff members and a team of student ambassadors to support professional development programs for students in alignment with the Love School of Business Strategic Plan.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or a related discipline with experience in career development within higher education. Preference for experience working with business students in a college setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Excellent communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills
● High level of organizational ability, including the ability to organize and coordinate a diverse workload with attention to detail and ability to set and meet deadlines
● Ability to initiate and develop relationships with students, faculty/staff, and employers, both one-on-one and in group setting
● Experience in the use of relevant career development technologies
● Proficiency with MS Office and database management experience
● Ability to identify and leverage new technology to enhance efficiencies
● Understanding of university recruiting and early career programs within the business landscape
● An autonomous work style, with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents

Job Duties

Communicate and meet 1:1 and in groups with LSB students to support and guide their efforts to search for and secure appropriate internships to enhance their overall academic experience and learn skills essential to conduct a successful job search
Support the Porter Family Professional Development Center programs and events, enhancing opportunities for networking, professional development, and industry collaborations
Conduct class presentations and interactive workshops for LSB students with a focus on internship search, interviewing, internship preparation, and other professional development topics that will support students in a successful internship experience
Develop timely communications to both students and faculty to ensure awareness of industry trends, highlight internship opportunities, and communicate internship requirements within the LSB
Partner with the Porter Center team to support a multi-year career readiness pathway with professional development, experiential learning, and industry connections at the core of the student experience
Coordinate and administer aspects of BUS 3985/ACC 4985, the credit-bearing internship course, in fall, spring, and summer semesters (serving approximately 400-450 students each academic year)
- Manage the internship registration process and communicate with the Registrar’s Office to enroll students
- Vet internship employers when necessary ○ Outreach to students if internship registration does not meet the minimum requirements
- Routinely assess the registration process to ensure efficiency
Coordinate logistics for the Porter Center involvement within BUS 1110, Gateway to Business course (approximately 15 sections and 350 LSB students each semester)
- Communicate with course instructors and students regarding the Porter Center assignments and respond to assignment inquiries (included under advising/mentoring)
Support student engagement efforts by leveraging the Suitable platform (LSB 360) to promote and track engagement with professional development activities and events
Additional duties as assigned

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