Internship Human Development Family Studies Jobs in Wisconsin

The Manager advances career readiness and experiential learning opportunities for students in Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) and Community & Organizational Development (COD).Partneringwith theSoHEAdvising& Career Centerand other key stakeholders,this positionwillassistin the creation, piloting, and scaling of partnership-drivenprograms and experiencesthatsupportstudentstoconnect academic experiences with meaningful careers and community impact.

Theposition serves as a key liaison between academic programs and external stakeholders to strengthen career pathways and student success. This role proactivelyidentifiesand advances new partnership and program opportunities based on industry trends and stakeholder needs, translating them into actionable initiatives.

Working closely with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and partners across the health, nonprofit, and community-based sectors, the Manager strategically builds and activates relationships that generate internships, field placements, service-learning opportunities, mentorships, and other high-impact experiential learning opportunitiesthat align with HDFS and COD career pathways.

The Managermay overseeeducational affiliation agreements and partnership records.Through strategic collaboration and relationship building, this role helps ensure HDFS and COD students are well prepared to transition from the classroom to professional and community settings.

The successful candidate will use data and assessment practices to evaluate program effectiveness,identifiesandadvancesemerging opportunities for students, and inform future engagement strategies. This positionrepresentsthe School of Human Ecology in campus, local, and regional forums and playsan important rolein elevating the visibility and value of HDFS and COD student outcomes.

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours and local travel may berequiredto support student programs, partnership development activities, networking events, and community engagement opportunities.

Office of StrategicPartnerships

The Office of Strategic Partnerships develops and manages relationships with private, public, and nonprofit organizations to advance the mission of the School of Human Ecology and enhance student learning, development, and career readiness. By collaborating with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners, the officeidentifiesand creates mutually beneficial opportunities that connect to both curricular and co-curricular experiences, including experiential learning, applied projects, research, industry engagement, and career-connected programming. Through a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach, the office strengthens partnerships that support student success and meaningful community impact.

The starting salary for the position is $74,500(but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.

• Experience leading programs, projects, initiatives, or partnerships from planning through implementation.

• Experience working with and engaging multiple stakeholder groups to advance shared goals or initiatives.

• Experience working with or partnering across health, nonprofit, or community-based organizations

• Demonstrated ability to translate relationships into tangible opportunities (e.g., internships, projects, programs, events)

• Experience designing or supporting experiential or applied learning opportunities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders

• Exposure to partnership development efforts, including funding, sponsorship, or resource alignment

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Applicants should attach a resume and a cover letter detailing their training and experience relating to theJob Summary and Key JobResponsibilitieslist in the job posting.

The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials todeterminewhich qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline.We will notify selected applicants toparticipatefurther in the selectionprocess directly. References will be requestedoffinal candidates. All applicants will benotified after the search iscompleteand a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.