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Arizona State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Experiential Learning to expand and elevate high-impact internship opportunities for ASU students within Career Services. The director partners with employers to design equitable, mentorship-focused internship programs aligned with ASU's academic disciplines and student profiles, while also leading the Internship Professionals Network to align internship standards across ASU's multiple campuses. Quarterly network meetings, employer training workshops, and consultation on experiential-learning strategy make up the bulk of the position's ongoing work.

Highlights

Partner with employers to design, launch, and enhance high-impact internship programs for ASU students.
Advise academic departments on integrating experiential learning into degree programs and curriculum requirements.
Lead the Internship Professionals Network, ASU's community of practice for internship coordinators across campuses.
Facilitate quarterly IPN meetings and workshops to share best practices and align standards university-wide.
Build employer training resources and toolkits focused on equitable hiring and student mentorship.
Serve as the subject-matter expert on experiential learning within Career Services.
Maintain newsletters and digital resource libraries to keep internship professionals informed and connected.
Bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination, required.
Salary range of $60,000-$67,000 annually, plus tuition reduction, low-cost health/dental/vision coverage, and a retirement program.
Travel is required across ASU's multi-campus system, along with occasional evenings and weekends.

Assistant Director Experiential Learning Full Description

Job Profile: Student Support Specialist 4 — Job Family: Student Support Services — Time Type: Full time. Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Position Salary Range

$60,000 – $67,000 annually; DOE.

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Experiential Learning is a highly consultative role designed to expand and elevate high-impact internship opportunities for ASU students. Operating within a collaborative university model, you will serve as a partner to employers, guiding them in designing equitable, mentorship-focused internship programs that align with ASU's diverse academic programs, student profiles, and academic timelines. Internally, you will drive systemic consistency and quality by leading the Internship Professionals Network (IPN) community of practice—facilitating quarterly meetings, sharing best practices and managing key communication channels, and curating resources that empower internship coordinators across all ASU campuses.

What's In It For You

Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each pay period.
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
ASU discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Essential Duties

Collaborate closely with academic units and university partners to integrate experiential learning directly into student programs of study.
Serve as a lead primary consultant for employers, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations to help organizations design, launch, or enhance high-impact experiential learning.
Serve as a subject matter expert within Career Services on experiential learning; educate and train others on best practices and evolving trends.
Create and deliver educational resources, workshops, and toolkits for employer partners, with a focus on recruiting best practices, equitable hiring, and meaningful student mentorship.
Bridge the gap between industry needs and academic preparation, advising employers on how to align their experiential opportunities with ASU student profiles and academic timelines.
Partner with colleges, academic departments, and key campus stakeholders to identify, develop, and scale high-impact, on-campus internship opportunities.
Oversee and lead the Internship Professionals Network (IPN), serving as the central convener and resource hub for internship professionals across the ASU ecosystem.
Design, facilitate, and execute IPN quarterly meetings, workshops, and community-building initiatives.
Develop and maintain consistent communication channels (newsletters, digital platforms, resource libraries) to keep IPN members informed and connected.

Desired Qualifications

Experience leading, growing, or facilitating a professional network, community of practice, or coalition of cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in program development, project management, and strategic planning within higher education, career services, or corporate recruiting.
Experience consulting with external organizations, businesses, or industry partners to design, implement, or improve internship programs and talent pipelines.
Knowledge of current industry trends, NACE career readiness competencies, and equitable hiring/recruitment practices.
Strong public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Excellent written communication skills, including experience managing professional newsletters or digital resource libraries.
Ability to train, supervise, and mentor staff, student workers, or volunteers.
Ability to work flexible hours (including occasional evenings and weekends) and travel across ASU's multi-campus ecosystem.

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Assistant Director Experiential Learning

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Assistant Director Experiential Learning Full Description

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