Director of Internships, School of Communications

Director of Internships, School of Communications

• Elon Campus, North Carolina, 27244
• Communication & Marketing
• Staff Full-Time
• Closing at: Sep 21 2026 - 23:55 EDT

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Title: Director of Internships, School of Communications

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: School of Communications

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

The School of Communications is one of the nation's great communications schools consisting of approximately 1100 students and seven undergraduate majors. Our undergraduate students are required to complete one internship for academic credit as part of the curriculum. In addition, the internship satisfies one unit of the Experiential Learning Requirement for Elon University. The Director of Internships for the School of Communications oversees and manages the required professional internship program for the Cinema & Television Arts, Digital Content Management, Journalism, Media Analytics, Strategic Communications and Visual Communication majors.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master's degree in communications or related field and professional media/communications experience is required. Prior experience working with student interns is preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

The Director of Internships position requires an energetic individual who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The successful applicant should possess comprehensive experience in a collegiate environment working with undergraduate students, as well as the ability to effectively interact with the School of Communications Dean/Associate Dean, Registrar's Office, Student Financial Services, the Global Education Center, other faculty/staff, students, parents, and administrators. Additionally, the Director of Internships should have experience within experiential education and career advising, the ability to work across all majors and class years, and an understanding of the commitment to the mission and student population of Elon University.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills

• High level of organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate a diverse workload with attention to detail and the ability to set and meet deadlines

• Experience in the use of relevant technologies, particularly with respect to assessments and career development (Symplicity and Qualtrics experience is a plus)

• Strong writing and public speaking skills suitable for a corporate audience

• Proficiency with MS Office and database management experience

• A motivated work style, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents

• Ability to develop relationships with students and employers, both one-on-one and in a group setting

Job Duties

• The Director is responsible for supporting student efforts to secure and complete professional internships through individual career advising appointments, as well as workshops and presentations. As the instructor of record for the COM 3985 Communications Internship Course, this role monitors, develops, and assesses the curriculum as well as registers the internships in collaboration with the Registrar's Office and tracks the academic progress of each student completing an internship for academic credit. In addition, the Director is responsible for administering the internship course year-round in each semester (fall, winter, spring and summer terms) and grading assignments submitted for the course for approximately 250 students per academic year. The Director interacts with internship supervisors, employees, and the external community as well as relevant Elon staff and faculty to meet those objectives and assure the School of Communications students are properly completing their internship requirement for graduation.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please provide a cover letter, resume and listing of three references with contact information.