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Graduate Internships in Student Affairs

(Winter 2024 - Winter 2025)
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The Dean of Students Office is seeking two to four student affairs (or complementary program) graduate student(s) with an interest in working collaboratively with Campus Life departments on a variety of student development initiatives, assessment projects, leadership programs, and/or service programs. We are seeking one to two interns for a Winter 2024 - Winter 2025 internship. We will seek one to two additional interns who will work from May 2024 through Winter 2025. It is anticipated that an intern would be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year, and 40 hours per week over Spring and Summer. This internship pays $16 per hour.

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An ideal candidate should be:
  • 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 outcomes
  • 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, awareness activity planning, and promotional campaigns
  • Developing proposals and resource materials for training, presentations, and programs
  • Execution of major activities and programs
  • Managing in 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.

Apply Here

To apply, email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the Student Affairs career field and this specific internship opportunity to:

Kyle Slaughter
kyle_slaughter@byu.edu
Dean of Students Office
3500 WSC Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-5980

The first application period is open until Friday November, 30th 2023 at midnight. The second application will open in early 2024.