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Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worth to hold a current temple recommend.

Life Sciences Internship Coordinator (part-time, 28 hours/week)

The College of Life Sciences is seeking an organized, collaborative, and relationship-focused Internship Coordinator to connect students with high-quality internship opportunities. This role manages internship programs, strengthens employer partnerships, tracks outcomes, and helps students bridge classroom learning with career experience.

What you'll do in this position:

• Manage internship placements and ensure alignment with university, college, and departmental requirements
• Partner with department internship coordinators and the Experiential Learning Office to support student placements and learning outcomes
• Maintain accurate and accessible internship records and databases
• Use platforms such as Handshake, LinkedIn, BYU Connect, and Interstride to identify and promote internship opportunities
• Track student placements, performance, and program outcomes
• Develop and maintain a dashboard/CRM to provide useful internship data and insights
• Promote opportunities through targeted student outreach
• Partner with the career team to develop internship preparation resources
• Build relationships with employers and external organizations to expand internship opportunities
• Serve as a liaison with external partners and represent the college in internship-related initiatives

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience in student services, career development, or internship coordination
• Professional demeanor, excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years in student services, career development, or internship coordination
• Knowledge of BYU policies and procedures regarding internships

Application Deadline: Friday, August 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm (MST)

Required Documentation - To be considered, your application must include the following materials:

• Resume

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 51

Typical Starting Pay: $28.25 to $36.25 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!