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internship coordinator
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The Internship Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of an internship program. Their role is managing and coordinating the program once it's up and running, assigning interns to various departments, managing site supervisors, and giving feedback to students during their final evaluation. Their responsibilities are reviewing and approving the internship application, coordinating and participating in career fairs, and acting as a liaison between the student, educational institution, and the internship or placement provider.

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Steps to take to start your career as an Internship Coordinator and other jobs like it

  • Work on developing the skills necessary for a coordinator / senior coordinator role. These may include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. Coordination in a professional setting leverages many of the same skills as coordinating activities and tasks in your personal life. Take the lead in coordinating events and other elements of your life as a way to practice and build coordination skills.
  • Specific training and education around coordination doesn’t hurt but getting a role as a coordinator can be done without these things. The education and training just give you an advantage over others and it will help make you a better coordinator. Consider pursuing courses or certifications in project management, leadership, communication, or related areas to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Having a history working in a corporate setting or having leadership aspects to a non-corporate job is a great start to moving into a coordinator role. In order to make a switch to this discipline, you need to demonstrate you have some understanding of the environment you will be coordinating.
  • Take on leadership responsibilities within your current role or seek out opportunities to lead projects or teams. Demonstrating your ability to effectively lead and coordinate others is essential for showing you have the skills needed to take on a coordinator role and move to more senior ones.
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3.4 years
$42K
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1.77 years
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  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Sport Management
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,293Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Business Administration (b.b.a.)
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Of Arts (m.a.) In Counseling Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:21 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,273Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Biology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,271Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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