Job Description:POSITION: Part-Time Graduate Intern for Student Life & Leadership: Student Life; Haverhill (100 Elliott Street) and Lawrence (45 Franklin Street) Campuses; up to 10 hours/week
SUMMARY: The Graduate Intern for StudentLife & Leadership is a pre-professional role designed for a student currently enrolled in a master's program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field. This position provides a hands-on foundation in the core functions of student engagement, focusing on the mentorship of student leaders and the operational logistics of campus-wide programming.
The Intern will practice student-centered stewardship, helping to bridge the gap between classroom theory and the practical realities of supporting a diverse student body through direct service and administrative management.
SCHEDULE: The schedule is flexible, based on operational needs, and will be determined in collaboration with the position supervisor. It will include a combination of daytime and evening hours to support event coverage.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director for Student Engagement
RESPONSIBILITIES:The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Functional Administrative Operations
- Maintain a consistent in-office presence to serve as a first point of contact for student drop-ins, providing resources and answering questions regarding campus life.
- Manage the department's primary email inbox, ensuring timely and professional correspondence with students, faculty, and external vendors.
- Coordinate the procurement of event supplies, including researching costs, placing orders, and managing inventory for upcoming programs.
- Act as a liaison between students and the department by identifying and escalating complex student concerns or crisis situations to professional staff as needed.
Student Organization Advising & Support
- Serve as a point of contact for registered student organizations (RSOs) regarding policy interpretation, event planning, and resource navigation.
- Assist in the development of leadership training materials and workshops for student officers.
- Support the administration of student organization processes, including registration, recognition, and budget tracking.
SGA & Leadership Advocacy
- Provide administrative support and guidance to the Student Government Association and its various committees.
- Mentor student leaders as they navigate campus governance, advocacy initiatives, and institutional representation.
- Assist in coordinating student-led elections and leadership transition programs.
Large-Scale Programming & Campus Traditions
- Play a key role in planning, coordination, and day-of execution of flagship campus events, including Weeks of Welcome, Campus Cinema Nights, Casino Night, and Spring Jam.
- Help manage event logistics such as vendor contracts, space reservations, and volunteer coordination
New Student Orientation
- Aid in the coordination and implementation of New Student Orientation Sessions.
- Assist in the management of event logistics such as coordinating campus partners, space reservations and promotional materials.
Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid Driver's License
- A commitment to fostering inclusive and accessible campus environments.
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and administrative tasks in a fast-paced, student-facing office.
- Proficiency in standard office software and an aptitude for learning institutional administrative systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Current enrollment in a Master's degree program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a relevant discipline. Experience in a higher education environment
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
Additional Information:SALARY: $22.00/hour, non-benefited position
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
Application Instructions:TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:
- Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
- Resume/CV
Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.
**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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