Internship/Career Mentor

The VUnited Scholars Program is a residential certificate program offered through the College of Professional Studies (CPS) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Student Internship & Career Mentor (Job Coach) is a student worker position that supports VUnited Scholars in their vocational experiences, with a primary focus on internship success and career development. This role provides individualized, strengths-based support to students in campus and community-based internship settings, promoting independence, skill development, and meaningful engagement in the workplace. Student mentors serve as peer role models and job coaches, actively supporting job task completion, professional skill development, and workplace integration. Mentors maintain an engaged on-site presence and help foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment while collaborating closely with VUnited staff and internship supervisors to ensure a successful and supportive experience.