Graduate Internships in Student Affairs

• Enrolled in their first year in a master's degree program
• Interested in a career in Student Affairs and/or Higher Education Administration
• Aware of current student affairs issues and trends
• Committed to student learning and development
• Effective at verbal and written communications
• Capable of carrying out complex and detailed tasks independently and in a team environment
• Able to handle confidential matters with discretion and personal integrity
• Able to understand and conduct basic research activities
• Able to update a website and create flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and videos

Campus Life departments supporting intern projects may include:

• The Center for Service & Learning
• Women’s Services & Resources
• Student Connection & Leadership Center
• Multicultural Student Services
• Student Wellness
• International Student & Scholar Services
• Dean of Students Office

Position duties change annually based on department participation and needs; however, general position responsibilities include:

• Assisting with educational programs, activity planning, and promotional campaigns
• Developing proposals and resource materials for training, presentations, and programs
• Execution of large activities and programs
• Teaching classes about how to succeed in college
• Managing campus and community outreach
• Program and activity assessment and evaluation
• Interacting with professionals/students from other state schools
• Event management
• Creating marketing plans and materials as needed

Brigham Young University is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is located in Provo, Utah. BYU is the largest private religious university in the nation and seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character, and to instill habits of lifelong learning and service. BYU’s Honor Code helps maintain this learning environment. An intern would be expected to abide by the university's Honor Code as a condition of being hired.