KSM Internship Program Manager

We’re KSM, a mid-sized, regional advisory, tax, and audit firm. Through our deep experience across multiple disciplines and industries, we provide our clients with the inspiration, insight, and technical expertise they need to achieve great things.

Our firm is rooted in entrepreneurialism and committed to excellence – for our employees, our clients, and our communities. At KSM, you’ll be empowered to hone your skills and develop your interests. You’ll feel valued and cared for – and challenged – in a fun, collegial environment where you’re appreciated as an individual with singular talents. And you’ll be rewarded for growing, leading, and innovating. Because our vision for you is that you come to work every day and do your very best work. To be there for your teammates. To best serve our clients. And to realize your full potential as a professional – and as a person.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, we have multiple offices and serve an impressive roster of clients across the nation who count on us to be their trusted advisors.

Position Summary:

The Internship Program Manager will be responsible for the creation and execution of internship programs at KSM, addressing the fast-evolving staffing needs of the firm and meeting the diverse needs, interests, and aspirations of today’s students. Working collaboratively with Human Resources, other operational functions and our client facing leaders, this person will design unique programs, providing exceptional experiences, resulting in a high-quality pipeline of talent, and ultimately yielding very high conversion rates to fulltime employment.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Learning & Development function to design curriculums and other professional development training programs that help ensure success in the internship
• Work with Director of Talent Acquisition and the Marketing function to design branding which reflects the various internship program objectives and can be used in the recruitment process
• Create social media content and campaigns supporting each program
• Ensure all program elements reflect and incorporate the firm’s commitment to DEI.
• Coordinate onboarding and training programs
• Coordinate development and execution of internship projects
• Collaborate with workgroup program managers, intern coordinators and other resources to ensure relevant and timely feedback
• Conduct periodic check-in meetings with interns to ascertain level of engagement and satisfaction
• Share concerns from feedback and check-in meetings with supervisors and/or Director, Talent Acquisition for appropriate action
• Coordinate movement, rotation or transfer of interns per programs and as directed
• Plan and facilitate events/activities aimed at building relationships and deepening connections within KSM
• Engage in ongoing communication with intern coordinators and campus ambassadors to keep a pulse on general performance and morale
• Establish, track and report on experience surveys and metrics that drive continuous improvement of the internship programs
• Design and implement offboarding program, including plan to stay connected
• Provide other support to the Director of Talent Acquisition as needed

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree
• 2-4 years of experience coordinating multiple resources in achieving a particular outcome
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to indirectly manage and influence stakeholders in meeting program objectives
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing multi-faceted programs with positive outcomes
• Proven ability to plan and manage virtual and hybrid events
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to command a room
• Excellent technology and social media skills
• Orientation in using data and metrics to drive improvement and proactively solve problems
• High attention to detail, including strong organization skills
• Ability to prioritize frequent and competing demands
• Endless energy and contagious positive presence

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.