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We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. This position fosters strong relationships with campus partners—including residence life, dining services, athletics, new student programs, and campus safety—while also working year-round to develop partnerships with external organizations.

<h3>About Roanoke College</h3>Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan,<a href="https://www.roanoke.edu/about/office_of_the_president/strategic_plan" rel="nofollow"> Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner</a>.Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.<h3>The Position</h3>Responsible for the strategic oversight of external conferences, camps, and community programs at Roanoke College, with a primary focus on expanding external partnerships and maximizing the use of campus spaces. This role actively recruits new organizations, summer pipeline programs, and external constituents to utilize college facilities while ensuring seamless event execution and alignment with the college’s mission. Additionally, the Director serves as a resource for internal campus users planning events that do not fall under the category of special events, providing guidance on logistics and space utilization.The Director oversees the daily operations and administration of residential summer conferences and campus rentals, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants. This includes supervising student staff who serve as liaisons between event organizers, vendors, and college departments. During the summer conference and camp season, the Director will lead staff training, uphold emergency response protocols, and manage incident reporting. From May to September, they will oversee all investigations and corrective actions related to summer conferences and camps, as well as manage the annual budget, marketing strategies, and database systems for conference management.This position fosters strong relationships with campus partners—including residence life, dining services, athletics, new student programs, and campus safety—while also working year-round to develop partnerships with external organizations. The Director is responsible for managing contracts, risk assessment, and financial oversight for conference and event operations. Through marketing efforts, outreach, and program management, the Director will play a key role in increasing the visibility and utilization of Roanoke College’s campus facilities for external constituents. Key Responsibilities: External Event & Conference Management <ul><li>Lead operations for residential summer conferences and camps, ensuring effective guest housing and event management.</li><li>Handles third party requests for leasing all spaces at the college campus, ensuring alignment with college policies.</li><li>Support to external groups, including vendors and clients, to ensure their set up needs align with college policies and logistics requirements.</li><li>Plan and oversee summer conference operations, including guest housing and event logistics.</li><li>Collaborate with departments like dining services, facilities and athletics for seamless event execution.</li><li>Develop marketing strategies to enhance conference visibility and expand offerings.</li><li>Update the conference services website and develop presentations for the conference program.</li><li>Monitor conference revenue, budgets, and expenses to ensure financial targets are met.</li><li>Oversee vendor services and collaborate with IT for database management related to summer conferences and camps.</li><li>Develop, in conjunction with legal counsel, contracts for clients and ensure all risk management functions are taking place during camps and conferences.</li></ul>Support for Internal Event Planning <ul><li>Serve as a resource for internal campus users planning events as needed, helping them navigate venue reservations, logistics and event execution.</li><li>Assist departments in securing appropriate campus spaces for events and activities, ensuring alignment with scheduling policies.</li><li>Provide logistical support for major lecture series and community educational programs.</li></ul>Community & Educational Programs <ul><li>Oversee all aspects of the Elderscholar program, including program development, pricing, logistics, marketing, and execution to ensure it meets community needs and aligns with the college’s outreach goals.</li><li>Expand and manage partnerships for summer pipeline programs and other external initiatives that engage middle and high school students, community groups and organizations with the college.</li></ul>Administrative & Financial Oversight <ul><li>Manage event contracts, insurance documentation and billing processes.</li><li>Create and manage invoices for deposits, rental fees and other billable items in collaboration with the business office.</li><li>Ensure timely collection of invoiced amounts.</li><li>Maintain accurate records related to housing and conference logistics, including events calendar.</li><li>Meet or exceed annual revenue goals for camps and campus rentals as set by the Vice President of Finance and Administration and other campus leaders.</li><li>Compile reports on housing occupancy and conference utilization for the Vice President of Student Success and the Roanoke Experience.</li><li>Conduct assessments of all programming initiatives to evaluate effectiveness, ensure continuous improvements, and align with institutional goals.</li></ul>Supervision & Training <ul><li>Supervise work-study students, summer staff and interns.</li><li>Hire and train student staff to serve as liaisons between the Director of Community programs and event vendors, facilitating effective communication and ensuring event requirements are met.</li><li>Conduct meetings and debriefings with relevant partners.</li></ul>Residence Life & Emergency Management (Seasonal) <ul><li>Collaborate with the Director for Residence Life during the summer months, managing occupancy and maintenance issues for summer conferences.</li><li>Foster a positive living learning environment in the residence halls and address any conduct issues with an educational approach during summer programming.</li><li>Ensure compliance with emergency protocols and investigate any incidents during summer conferences and camps.</li></ul>Other Duties<ul><li>Perform other tasks as assigned.</li></ul>Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li style="text-align:justify">Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Experience: Previous experience in residence life, student affairs, or events management is essential.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Strong administrative and detail-oriented skills.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Experience supervising staff.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Basic budgeting and bookkeeping skills.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with housing or event management software preferred.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Knowledge of StarRez, Docusign, and other software programs related to event management.</li></ul>

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Analyze and improve water treatment facility components by evaluating pumps, piping systems, filtration units, and energy recovery equipment; conduct system diagnostics, efficiency testing, and CAD modeling for design upgrades; assist in implementing automated monitoring technologies to enhance operational reliability. Build and modify scrap chutes to eliminate recurring clogging issues; identify and address mechanical causes such as chute lip design; research and recommend safer lubricants like liquid graphite to replace hydraulic fluid, reducing fire risk and improving environmental safety.

Overview:
What Does Steel Dynamics Do?Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. What Makes This Internship Different? Steel Dynamics’ mechanical engineering internships stand out from those at other companies because they offer a true balance of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience. Interns are not limited to observing from a distance, they actively work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor, applying engineering principles directly to equipment, systems, and processes. This approach allows interns to design solutions, test them in real-world conditions, and see the immediate impact of their work. By combining technical analysis, CAD design, and process improvement projects with practical mechanical maintenance, Steel Dynamics provides interns with a unique opportunity to develop both engineering expertise and practical skills that are highly valued in the industry. Internship LocationThis internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division located in Roanoke, VA, in the Engineering Department. This internship will take place Summer 2026. Internship Benefits<ul><li>Furnished Housing Free of Cost<ul><li>Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.</li></ul></li><li>401(k) & Company Match<ul><li>Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.</li></ul></li><li>Employee Discounts<ul><li>Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.</li></ul></li><li>Employee Assistance Program<ul><li>Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.</li></ul></li><li>Competitive Pay<ul><li>Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.</li></ul></li></ul><img alt="IMG_5058 (2)" height="266" src="https://steeldynamics.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=101446&hashed=-1439452715" width="264"/>

Responsibilities:
What Are My Responsibilities as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Steel Dynamics?<ul><li>Support operations and projects using engineering principles in both office and industrial settings</li><li>Conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports on findings</li><li>Collaborate with engineers and operations staff to improve processes and resolve issues</li><li>Identify trends, recommend improvements, and develop trials based on operational needs</li><li>Work hands-on with mechanical systems and maintenance tasks alongside operators</li></ul>

Qualifications:
What Qualifications Do I Need?<ul><li>Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering</li><li>GPA of 2.7 or higher preferred</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude with maintenance knowledge</li><li>Comfortable performing hands-on work in an industrial environment</li><li>Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with operators</li></ul>Examples of Projects Steel Dynamics Mechanical Engineering Interns Have Completed<ul><li>Analyze and improve water treatment facility components by evaluating pumps, piping systems, filtration units, and energy recovery equipment; conduct system diagnostics, efficiency testing, and CAD modeling for design upgrades; assist in implementing automated monitoring technologies to enhance operational reliability.</li><li>Replace and redesign scrap car generators to improve power efficiency, including selecting upgraded components, working with vendors, and overseeing installation to minimize downtime and improve energy use.</li><li>Design and fabricate simplified slag doors using CAD software and collaborate with external fabricators to produce parts; develop and install a custom slag chute to reduce buildup on the melt deck, improving safety and operational flow.</li><li>Install platform walkways to improve accessibility and operator safety; perform measurements and thermal expansion calculations to ensure structural integrity over time and prevent cracking or misalignment.</li><li>Build and modify scrap chutes to eliminate recurring clogging issues; identify and address mechanical causes such as chute lip design; research and recommend safer lubricants like liquid graphite to replace hydraulic fluid, reducing fire risk and improving environmental safety.</li><li>Conduct research and development (R&D) on equipment improvements, such as sourcing and testing new wheels for rotary hearth furnaces, evaluating more accessible designs for machinery components, and collaborating with maintenance teams for installation and testing.</li><li>Assist in predictive maintenance initiatives by collecting and analyzing vibration, temperature, and performance data on rotating equipment to identify early signs of wear or failure, and recommending corrective actions.</li><li>Support process optimization projects by monitoring production equipment, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing mechanical adjustments or redesigns to improve throughput and efficiency.</li><li>Develop tooling and fixtures for maintenance and production teams to improve repair efficiency, reduce changeover time, and enhance operator ergonomics.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to implement mechanical upgrades that improve workplace safety, reduce maintenance downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.</li></ul>Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ-STLD) is unique among American steel companies. Founded in 1993, it is the youngest of America’s major steel companies. The company's initial public offering occurred in 1996. It quickly grew to become one of the nation’s premier carbon steel producers. Steel Dynamics' historic growth is a combination of organic capacity greenfield additions and strategic acquisitions. By adding upstream assets that provide raw materials needed to produce high quality steel at each of its steel mills, and bridging downstream assets that fabricate a variety of high quality steel products, Steel Dynamics has broadened its product portfolio and expanded its market diversity. 

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers:

•	Competitive Salary and Bonus Compensation Packages
•	Aggressive 401k Match 
•	Profit Sharing
•	Stock Options
•	Employee Stock Purchase Program
•	Relocation and temporary living expenses


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