Reference #: 2023026The Cohon University Center employs the role of Graduate Intern to actively support the mission of the department and CMU's Division of Student Affairs. The Graduate Intern for Student Staff Development will focus specifically on the areas of student development and professional development for approximately 35-40 student workers employed by the Cohon University Center.

Core responsibilities include:

Implement and oversee the CMU Grow Initiative and other initiatives focused on student staff development. CMU Grow is a university-wide high-impact educational practice that aims to make the learning occurring on the job more visible to students and gives them valuable practice transferring and applying their skills in different settings, contributing to the student's overall growth and success.

Conduct assessment of the student staff experience focused on the areas of staff satisfaction, performance/development, and operational considerations.

Coordinate ongoing training and development initiatives for student staff members specific to personal and professional development.

Provide regular updates on progress and initiatives to Cohon University Center professional staff

Other duties as assigned in support of the mission of the Cohon University Center

In addition, to better understand the Cohon University Center and the student staff experience, the Graduate intern will also serve as a Building Supervisor for one shift per week. The Graduate Intern will be responsible for opening the building on Saturday mornings, which will require in-person work. While not serving in these functions, remote-work is available.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

The Graduate Intern position is a part-time position intended for a student enrolled in a student affairs graduate program or related field. The Graduate Intern will work 17 hours per week. The anticipated internship period for the 2024-2025 academic year is August 18, 2025 through May 16, 2026.

Applicants must submit a resume with their application. Qualified applicants will be asked to participate in a short series of interviews with a member of the Cohon University Center staff.

For more information about the Cohon University Center, please visit: https://www.cmu.edu/cohon-university-center/index.html

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Strong oral and written communication skills

A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Additional Information:

Sponsorship:Applicantsfor this positionmustbecurrentlylegallyauthorized to workfor CMUin the United States. CMU will notsponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

Fixed Term: This is a fixed-term position with an estimated duration of nine months.

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