Associate Director for Internship Programs

Associate Director for Internship Programs

The Associate Director oversees a portfolio of thriving multi‑faceted internship programs, serving as an integral member of the Center’s advising team, facilitating career exploration, promoting an understanding of the career development process, and preparing students for successful experiential learning opportunities.

This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $65,165 – $81,466 per year.

• Leads internships team in the implementation and delivery of high‑impact internship programs and other experiential learning initiatives to promote career readiness and professional development.
• Manages application and distribution process for $1M+ in internship funding and stewardship of donor funds.
• Serves as Instructor of record for the Summer Internships for Credit field‑work course.
• Develops and manages a portfolio of funded immersive living‑learning‑working cohort internship programs that blends thematic study or focus with professional experience for students in a cohort format. Directs the CCI Select, Midd Works for Vermont Internship Programs, and other programs as needed. Supervises third‑party partners who operate other cohort programs on our behalf.
• Advises students seeking internships, serving as point of contact for internship‑related questions and issues.
• Designs and facilitates student outreach and educational programming and resources to prepare students for internships.
• Collaborates closely with internal Center teams and colleagues, including internships, alumni‑student mentoring, communications and outreach, data analytics, professional networks, and leadership to ensure alignment with Center and institutional goals; collects and interprets data and prepares reports related to experiential learning at Middlebury.
• Promotes and advances the Center’s mission, values, and strategic priorities through advising, programs, and resources.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• 5–7 years professional experience and knowledge of student development theory preferred. Experience in career development, higher education, internships, and program design and development desired.
• Deep understanding of the elite liberal arts education model and the unique challenges and opportunities for liberal arts students in career development and planning.
• Knowledge of the job search process; clear understanding of the role of internships and career education initiatives in the pursuit of gaining access to different employment sectors.
• Excellent written and oral communication, advising, organizational, research, analytical, presentation, networking, and problem‑solving skills. Proven relationship‑builder; entrepreneurial attitude; adaptable to change; growth mindset.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and results orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to Center’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Some travel to sites off‑campus and occasional work on weekends and evenings is required. Several hours per day may be spent in a private or shared office working at a desk, with extensive computer and monitor use, or at meetings.

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont or the Middlebury Institute in California, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time‑away program – up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens.

Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality‑of‑life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• Midd Card Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and…