Description

Intern - Student Affairs Summer Practicum Intern

1270
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Description
The Dean of Students Office and the Office of Residence Life seeks a to Summer Practicum Intern to assist with evaluations of processes and functions within the past academic year with the Dean of Students Office, as well as assisting current staff with preparation of the upcoming academic year.

Office Residence Life functions (75%)

Work closely with the professional staff to support ongoing projects such as RA training planning, social media planning, and general planning/preparation for the academic year.

Research and development of new initiatives in the department such as best practices surrounding residence hall policies, supporting second year students in residence halls, etc.

Review and maintain department policies backed with national trends, research, and best practices to provide an inclusive and safe residential experience.

Assist in creating a written Residential Education curriculum for the various student populations that live on campus built off the mission and vision of the department

Prepare and execute department-wide programming for the Summer term and prepare programs to be executed throughout the academic year

Collaborate with University departments to assist with residential education initiatives and programming throughout the academic year to meet the needs of various student populations

Provide the Director with operational support on housing assignments, including but not limited to the returning housing selection process and new student placement.

Maintain student records around new deposits, cancellations, and changes throughout the summer.

Promote an atmosphere of quality interaction, shared accountability, and civic responsibility within the University community.

Contributes to sustaining and enhancing a positive working and learning environment.

Dean of Students Office functions (25%)

Assist with the development of educational materials promoting the Student of Code of Conduct, Academic Honesty Policy, and other important University Policies.

Assist with updating templates and forms in the Maxient database.

Assist in the creation and maintenance of resources available to students regarding Food and Financial Insecurity.

Assist with the marketing of services offered by the Dean of Students Office, including but limited to Food and Financial Insecurity, student advocacy, immunizations, and the Code of Conduct.


Requirements
Required:

Bachelor's degree

Enrolled in a Master's Degree Program

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Preferred:

Previous experience in a residential life or student leadership setting

Physical Requirements:

Position is required to work in-person for all working hours

Typical office or administrative working conditions. Staff is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical demands.

Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.


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