Internship/Career Mentor

Number of positions

• In partnership with Assistant Director and Program Director, meet with students for site placement and to assist in career support as needed.
• In partnership with Assistant Director and Program Director, communicate with supervisors to ensure the best internship experience and support student on-site employment.
• In partnership with the Assistant Director, assist with the VUnited Inclusive Professionals “VIP” Network by means of educating and expanding partnerships of employers committed to inclusivity.
• Provide direct, on-site job coaching support to VUnited Scholars during internship experiences
• Assist students in learning and completing job tasks using modeling, prompting, and coaching strategies
• Promote independence by gradually fading support and encouraging self-direction
• Support development of professional workplace skills, including communication, time management, organization, and task completion
• Maintain an active and engaged presence at internship sites to ensure consistent and effective support
• Support the development of positive working relationships between students and colleagues
• Assist with problem-solving and navigating workplace challenges in a respectful and supportive manner
• Support transitions to and from internship sites, including transportation routines as needed
• Communicate updates, concerns, and successes in a timely and professional manner with VUnited staff and supervisors
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, support strategies, workplace observations, and communication with supervisors and VUnited staff
• Model professionalism at all times, including punctuality, communication, and workplace behavior

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at Villanova University
• Experience working with individuals with diverse learning styles and support needs preferred but not required
• Strong skills in verbal communication, writing, and editing.
• Excellent people skills, discretion and judgment, attention to detail, problem solver and timely follow through.
• Ability to work independently and as a cross-functional team member.
• Proactive, creative, and efficient in offering most effective student support.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism, reliability, and punctuality
• Interest in career development, coaching, education, or human services
• Willingness to learn and apply strengths-based job coaching strategies
• Ability to balance support with promoting independence
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for individuals with diverse learning styles and support needs
• Appreciation for the mission and values of the VUnited Scholars Program and Catholic Higher Education
• Computer literacy in MS Office Programs
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Must be eligible to become Villanova University van certified and comfortable transporting students to and from internship placements and program-related activities as needed
• Combination of campus-based and community-based internship sites
• Requires movement between locations and active engagement in workplace settings
• Role involves standing, walking, and supporting students in real-time work environments
• Schedule primarily aligned with internship hours (Wednesdays), with some flexibility as needed