Position Overview: The Humanities Hub Internship Coordinator plays a key role in launching and supporting the Humanities Hub as part of the Mellon Foundation–funded program; facilitates internships for students in eligible Humanities majors by cultivating relationships with Cedar Valley employers, arranging networking and workshopping events, and coordinating training opportunities for potential internship hosts; works closely with department heads and faculty coordinators to identify and encourage student interns, promote available opportunities, and ensuring reporting compliance with UNI and Mellon Foundation requirements; develops best practice standards across Humanities departments while accommodating discipline specific needs; advances the visibility of the Humanities Hub through digital and printed outreach materials; conducts one on one advising with interested students, and maintains contact with students and alumni to track professional progress; manages payment and reimbursement processes in compliance with UNI and Mellon Foundation requirements; and supports students in completing proper documentation, and ensures timely and accurate reporting.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; at least two years of experience in career services, academic advising, employer relations, community engagement, program coordination, or related field; strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and external partners; and strong organizational and project management skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a humanities discipline, higher education, or related field; internship coordination experience; and experience working in higher education preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by February 5, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or on any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 02/05/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.