Internship Coordinator

Reports to Supervisor:
Director of Academic Advising and Career Development FLSA:
Exempt Holy Cross College’s Mission

The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.

Central to our mission is an encompassing commitment to uphold the legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross and the charism, mission, values and traditions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Embracing this mission, we strive to live out the following aspects of our shared vocation. First, all members of our Holy Cross College Community are called to be educators in the faith, directing our efforts to the educational approach first developed by Blessed Fr.

Basil Moreau, which underscores the formation of the mind and heart, for the Holy Cross College community. We desire to be a community that supports one another in developing excellence in our area of specialty and wholeness in our human dignity through relationships of collegiality and collaboration. As a community, we are stewards of the charism of the Congregation “to renew the Christian faith, to regenerate society and bring about better times.”

At the College, your role and responsibilities are witness to how we seek to join our gifts together and build a community that honors every person’s contribution to this shared mission, the common good of the College, and the well‑being of our students.

All administrators, faculty and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ‑like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.

This is a 12‑month full‑time staff position. Some nights and weekends may be required. (This position is grant funded for three years beginning in 2026)

The Internship Coordinator will assist in preparing HCC students in finding internship placements, maintaining current employer relationships and establishing new relationships with employers in the South Bend/Elkhart region, and fulfilling the administrative functions of the internship program.

• Assist in coordinating and helping students prepare for their internship search by conducting one‑on‑one appointments with students, and providing workshops focused on internship search strategies, resume reviews and mock interviews
• Maintain relationships with current internship sites.
• Establish new employer relationships within the region
• Assist in organizing job/career fairs, on‑campus recruiting, workshops, seminars, speaker series, etc.
• Work with the Director to help students complete Coll 205 to transition into their internship planning process
• Track student placements and outcomes for planning and reporting purposes
• Meet in person at least once with each student during their internship placement
• Gather feedback from employers once the internship is complete
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field preferred
• A desire to embrace and enhance the Catholic, Holy Cross mission of the College
• Must possess the mentality of a coach and mentor
• Experience in career services and student development preferred
• Comfort with learning information technology such as web‑based research and assessment tools
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and creatively to solve problems and create innovative programs
• Excellent leadership and organizational ability
• An interest in the collaboration of academic affairs, student affairs and the local community
• An understanding and enthusiasm for the practical applications of a liberal arts education

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel or class classified. Employment at Holy Cross College is ‘at will,’ meaning that either the College or the employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Interested candidates should apply and submit résumé, cover letter, and three references (names and contact information) at Holy Cross College Career Opportunities.