Position Summary

The College of Arts and Letters is seeking a proactive and student-centered Internship Coordinator and Career Advisor to provide support for the International Business Program. Reporting directly to the Dean, this position plays a critical role in supporting student success through hands-on learning opportunities both locally and abroad.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Advising: Guide students in identifying appropriate internships, conduct orientations, and monitor student performance throughout their internship experience.
• Program Development: Create and expand internship opportunities, including international placements and partnerships, with a focus on supporting International Business students.
• Liaison Work: Collaborate with the Office of International Affairs and other university entities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to domestic and international internships.
• College-Wide Support: Partner with departments and career directors to enhance and tailor internship placements across the College of Arts and Letters, particularly in areas with limited existing programs.
• Partnership & Progress Management: Secure Service Learning Agreements, track student outcomes, and promote participation in undergraduate research tied to internship experiences.

Why Join Us?

• Student Impact: Play a key role in connecting students to meaningful, goal-driven internship experiences.
• Global Engagement: Develop international opportunities that enrich student learning and broaden their perspectives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse team of faculty, staff, and career professionals committed to academic and professional growth.
• Strategic Development: Help shape and expand the internship landscape within one of the university’s most diverse and dynamic colleges.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. 
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The International Business Program is an interdisciplinary program combining business, foreign languages and cultural knowledge. Housed in the College of Arts and Letters, International Business is one the largest majors at SDSU, with over 500 students. It is the only nationally ranked undergraduate program in the CSU, currently ranked 13th in the nation. The staff consists of a Program Director, an Advisor/Study Abroad Coordinator (SSP III), an Academic Advisor (SSP III), an Internship Coordinator (SSP III), an Administrative Support Coordinator, and student assistants. 

For more information regarding the International Business Program, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related. Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal regulations in relation to internships, including the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Knowledge of the National Associations of Colleges and Employers (NACE) internship standards.
• Experience working with internship employers and creating internship position descriptions.
• Knowledge of the FORUM on Education Abroad’s Volunteer, Internship Experience and Work standards as well as NAFSA guidelines for international internships.
• Knowledge of professional business resources and job market trends specific to business.
• Experience with career advising.
• Experience with event coordination.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Experience with international internship policies and procedures and best practices as required by CSU and SDSU (preferred). 
• Thorough knowledge of barriers for students from underrepresented groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals consistent with multicultural, multisexed and multi‑aged value systems.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
 Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $5,540/month.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by August 21, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at srfaulk@sdsu.edu.