Graduate-Level Internship Program
Seton Hall University Higher Education
Administration Graduate-Level Internship Program
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services is proud to
announce the launch of its new graduate-level internship program the
Seton Hall University Higher Education Administration Internship
Program. This program is aimed at supporting graduate students in the College of Education
and Human Services’ Department of Higher Education Leadership,
Management and Policy Program. Interns will be required to
complete a minimum of 100 hours within either one or two semesters. Interns will benefit from a hands-on-approach, with
mentoring from divisional professionals in a meaningful and exciting
learning environment. Interested graduate students should send a resume and
a cover
letter that includes the following:
Career Goals
Higher Education departments/internships that you are applying to
Educational & Professional Goals
Availability
Send application materials via mail or e-mail to:
Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment
Services
232 University Center
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079-2689
Please direct questions to Jacquline Chaffin at
chaffija@shu.edu or 973.761.9354.
The following internships are available for the Fall 2007:
1. Career Center Graduate Intern
2. Health Education & Programming Intern
3. Community Development Interns (2)
What can I expect from the application process?
Since this is a competitive process, graduate students are also
encouraged to contact local colleges/universities for available
internships. All candidates will be contacted on the status
of their application. If you have an interest in working
within a department or area of higher education that has not posted an internship
please contact
the following about your interest:
Jacquline Chaffin
Director of The Career Center
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079-2689
Phone: 973.761.9354
E-Mail:
chaffija@shu.edu
What do I do when I obtain an Internship?
Contact your faculty adviser in the College of Education and
Human Services - Leadership, Management and Policy Program.
Additionally, please contact your career adviser in the Career Center.
Who can help me with my resume and cover letter?
For resume, cover letter an interview coaching, contact The
Career Center at 973.761.9355. Please bring a copy of your resume to the
appointment.
Career Center Graduate
Intern
Department: The Career Center
Start date: Spring 2008
Duration: One or two semesters
Paid: Yes.
Project responsibilities can include:
1) Outcome Assessment Project: Develop/conduct and summarize the
outcomes of an employer directed survey that will target employers that
participated in the Career Center’s recruiting programs and career
events. Strong writing, presentation skills; organizational and project
management are essential. Some knowledge of survey evaluation tools is
desired. Graduate intern will be introduced to Career Center’s
educational programs and services and participate in staff meetings.
Health Education and
Programming Intern
Department: Health & Counseling
Start date: Spring or August
Duration: One or two semesters
Paid: No
Candidate must possess the ability to develop skills in training and supervision
to support undergraduate student workers who are Peer Health Educators
under the supervision of the Coordinator. Creativity and strong verbal and written skills
are preferred. Must have proficiency in Excel and MS Publisher. Ability to create documents and
support the creative process related to all aspects of the center.
Candidate should have
an interest in issues related to student life, health, alcohol and drug
prevention programming. Experience will include researching best practices in alcohol
and drug prevention on college campuses and research based programming.
Community
Development Internship
Department: Community Development
Start date: Spring 2007
Duration: One or two semesters
Paid: No
Brief description:
This internship will consist of research on current issues and a variety
of hands on programming experience with respect to judicial affairs,
activities programming, Greek Life and/or University Center operations.
Dependent upon the graduate student, the internship will be crafted to
meet the needs of both the department and the student in one or more of
the aforementioned areas. Specifically, duties will include research on
current issues and trends within the realm of higher education and report
back with recommendations & proposals for departmental improvement.
These proposals will highlight areas of strength and weakness and
indicate missing attributes which can support successful student
learning. Learning outcomes, assessment and best practices will be the
areas of focus.
Campus
Life Programming Intern
Department: Community Development
Start date: Spring 2007
Duration: One or two semesters
Paid: No
Description:
The intern for Campus Life Programming would report directly to the
Assistant Director for Community Development Programming and work
primarily with the MetroSHU and Weekend At The Hall (WATH) programs.
Responsibilities include: providing support in the development,
coordination and evaluation of Student Activities program and assisting
in the development, planning and execution of WATH and Metro SHU.