Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship · 20 hours ago
Assistant Director of Internships
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGolisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is seeking a collaborative, student-centered professional for the role of Assistant Director of Internships. This position focuses on ensuring students gain meaningful real-world experiences through internships while providing career coaching and maintaining relationships with employers.
EducationNon ProfitTraining
Hiring Manager
Sarah Billings
Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one and group career coaching to help students and recent alumni explore interests, clarify goals, and prepare for internships, employment, or entrepreneurial pursuits
Support students and graduates in articulating strengths, transferable skills, and personal brand across resumes, portfolios, interviews, and networking conversations
Facilitate career readiness and professional development workshops on topics such as interview preparation, offer negotiation, professional presence, and career decision-making
Maintain regular contact with recent alumni to support post-graduate transitions, track career outcomes, and facilitate ongoing engagement opportunities
Serve as a connector between students, alumni, and employers—helping graduates remain part of the Golisano Institute talent ecosystem
Collaborate with the Director of Employer Engagement and the AVP for Career Development to align coaching and programming with institutional goals
Leverage 12Twenty and other tools to track appointments, outcomes, and engagement metrics that inform continuous improvement
Coordinate internship placements and manage processes related to postings, applications, agreements, and compliance
Serve as primary liaison to internship supervisors, providing clear expectations, resources, and ongoing communication
Conduct site visits to assess learning environments and maintain strong employer relationships
Manage student field experience performance and learning outcomes; gather and share employer feedback with relevant faculty and leadership
Partner with the Director to strengthen employer pipelines and enhance the overall field experience program
Maintain accurate and timely records in the Institute’s CRM (12Twenty)
Attend networking events
Invite prospective employers to visit the Institute
Think of new ways to engage with a variety employers in our region
Interact with current partners and employers to maintain an engaging and relevant relationship with the Institute
Contribute to program evaluation and reporting
Stay informed about trends in experiential education, workforce development, and student career readiness
Support employer-based events such as career fairs and industry panels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in employer relations, campus recruiting, talent acquisition or internship coordination
Exceptional people skills and relationship building skills
Preferred
Experience with teaching or training in postsecondary settings
Familiarity with experiential learning models, career readiness frameworks, and CRM platforms (12Twenty, Handshake, etc.)
Company
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is a non-profit academy that teaches business skills through real-world projects.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matangi Buch
AVP/Chief Technology Officer
John Mordaci
Vice President for Partnerships
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