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The interns for summer 2008 have been selected.  The online application for the summer 2009 internships will be available in December 2008.

Campus Life at Brigham Young University will offer three paid summer internship positions for graduate students currently engaged in Student Affairs, Public Administration, Education Administration, Recreation Management and Youth Leadership  or similar complementary programs. The successful candidate will join the Campus Life staff as a generalist intern, working collaboratively with a variety of departments, offices, and projects from May until August 2008. Candidates should indicate  their dates of availability on their application. It is anticipated that interns would be available for a minimum of 8 weeks and  a maximum of 16 weeks during this period. Interns will work 40 hours per week and will have the opportunity to work with two different areas within Campus Life. Interns will be paid at a rate of $14 per hour which will be subject to FICA and taxes. This is not a live-in position, but housing in Provo during the summer months is very reasonably priced (around $150-$200 per month for a shared room) and there are generally plenty of vacancies. To find out more about Brigham Young University, please visit www.byu.edu. For additional Campus Life information, visit the Dean of Students web page. 

Internship Areas

Interns may choose to work in the following areas. Below are corresponding Web sites and brief descriptions of potential tasks. Candidates should identify on the application two areas of particular interest:

1. Center for Service and Learning

      • Work with Student Service Council who oversees 31 community service programs; streamline training

      • Coordinate community outreach and leadership development

2. International Student Services

      • Work with international programs

      • Coordinate international student visas and immigration

3. Multicultural Student Services

      • Develop and implement summer recruitment programs

      • Assist in advising multicultural students

4. Student Leadership and BYUSA

      • Manage various programs in training of new BYUSA officers and Leadership Education

      • Mentor and advise student officers and volunteers

5. Technology and Assessment

      • Use learning outcomes to assess student affairs programs; research design

Ideal candidate

• The qualified candidate will be enrolled and have completed at least one year of study towards the Master’s degree

• Strong interest in student affairs' issues

      • Demonstrated planning and problem-solving skills

• Excellent related administrative clerical experience with knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to function independently and in a team environment

• Given general directions (either written or oral), ability to carry out complex and detailed tasks and resolve problems

      • Ability to handle confidential matters with tact, discretion, and personal integrity

      • Excellent interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)

     • Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, page layout, email, and calendar activities

To Apply:

The online application for Summer 2009 internship will be available in December 2008.  Application procedures involve completing the online application, including:

           • The names of three references

           • Cover Letter explaining what you hope to gain from the internship

           • Resume

           • Transcripts

NOTE: Candidates short listed for a phone interview will also be required to have a phone interview with the University Chaplain to ensure that they understand the University’s Honor Code.

Jonathan Kau

Associate Dean of Students

3500 WSC

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 84602

Tel: (801) 422-2846

Fax: (801) 422-0643

Testimonials

"It’s not what you achieve; it’s how you achieve it. These simple but wise words help me to appreciate the personal growth and lessons learned during my internship at BYU. I have been able to explore my interests in a variety of departments on campus and help develop skills expected of new professionals in this field. This meaningful experience allowed me to participate in projects to engage students as they develop socially, academically, and spiritually. I was also given the opportunity to work professionally with administrators who mentored me. My journey was rewarding because of people who I met during my time here. This BYU internship reaffirmed my desire to work in Student Affairs."

- Daphney Bitanga, University of Southern California, 2008 Summer Intern

"Brigham Young University is unique in it's mission to educate students academically while also nourishing them spiritually. Observing the fulfillment of this mission firsthand in the Dean's Office was an immense gift for me as a student and a person. It really opened my eyes to the reality and importance of inspired university leadership. Seeing the innerworkings of our higher education administration and observing their interactions with students has been educational and uplifting. The Associate Deans were always available for questions and support and were willing to go the extra mile to offer resources or opportunities to learn more. Their influence helped uncover a valuable understanding of the campus life departments and their functions as well as allowed me to use concentrated time on personalized projects that were meaningful and helpful for students, something I will always cherish. Overall the internship experience exceeded my expectations and taught me valuable life long lessons related to student affairs, spiritual growth, and the mission of BYU."

- Julia Rex, Brigham Young University, 2008 Summer Intern

“I loved my experience at BYU. Although I was only a temporary intern, I was given tasks and responsibilities of a full-time staff member. The offices I worked for, Student Leadership and the Center for Service and Learning, provided quality experiences through team meetings, retreats, conferences, and assignments that challenged me and helped me to stretch myself. I had the opportunity to interact with senior administrators and make worthwhile contributions. I was impressed with the beauty of the campus and the quality of the students. There is a great feeling on campus that transfers to the work in student affairs. I would recommend this internship to anyone seeking a quality student affairs experience.”

- Dustin Peterson, Indiana University, 2007 Summer Intern

 “My summer internship at BYU was incredibly memorable. As a former student, it was exciting to experience BYU again, this time from an administrator’s perspective and working with various students. This internship provided me with a well rounded educational experience for the student affairs profession while exposing me to several different areas of administrative development that I may not have initially considered to be a part of my professional future. My supervisors were actively engaged in my learning and they provided me with a safe environment to practice many of the theories that I had learned in my classes. In addition, the support I received from other staff members in Campus Life really strengthened my belief in this field of work. Most importantly, the unique aspect of being able to incorporate the Gospel principles of Jesus Christ in every motion on campus is what made me want to travel so far from home in Florida to get to BYU. The 40 hours of trip to get there was well worth the effort. ”

 - Jennifer Kehoe, Florida State University, 2007 Summer Intern