Assistant Director for Internship Engagement

Career and Professional Development (CPD) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking candidates for an assistant director position. The Assistant Director of Internship Engagement reports to the Director of Professional Development and Experiential Initiatives and is responsible for building relationships with employers and organizations to develop and promote internship and work-based learning opportunities for students, designing and coordinating programs and events that connect students to work-based learning experiences, and coaching students on career and professional development topics that lead to career readiness and success.

The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team conceptualizes and executes programs, services, and resources that help Virginia Tech students gain meaningful career experiences, develop beneficial professional networks, and prepare for a successful transition into the workforce. This team oversees programs that facilitate work-based learning for Virginia Tech students and collaborates with campus partners to advance curricular and co-curricular experiential learning initiatives. The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team also consults with employers and organizations offering work-based learning opportunities to students – supporting the development of meaningful work-based learning opportunities.

A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication, human resources, workforce development, human services, psychology or other related field with experiences in relationship development, recruiting, and/or sales and services. To be successful in this fast-paced work environment, candidates should be energetic, organized, creative, and possess strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills. Ability to collaborate and foster a spirit of engagement. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver presentations and workshops. Ability to learn and utilize technology, software, and platforms.

A master’s degree with demonstrated experience and knowledge in recruiting practices, work-based learning, and program/event management. Experience in university career services, corporate human resources, or workforce development. Experience with Handshake or CRM (customer relationship management) system and collecting and reporting data. Ability to collaborate with multiple and diverse stakeholders to design and deliver goals and outcomes, demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

A/P

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Regular

55,000 - 58,000

40

May 19, 2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.