Graduate Intern

Job Description The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus is seeking a motivated graduate student to serve as a Graduate Intern within the Dean of Students Office, supporting the Center for Mentoring Program and Student Success (COMPASS). The Graduate Intern will contribute to student success initiatives by supporting mentoring programs, student engagement, retention, belonging, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This position will assist with the development and implementation of programming that fosters meaningful connections among students, encourages academic and personal growth, and strengthens the overall student experience. A key component of this role is Club COMPASS, a student organization designed to connect mentees with one another, build relationships, and provide opportunities for peer support, collaboration, and engagement. The Graduate Intern will help coordinate activities, support mentor-mentee relationships, and contribute to initiatives that cultivate an inclusive and supportive community within a global university environment. This internship provides an opportunity for a graduate student to gain practical experience in student affairs, mentoring, program development, student engagement, assessment, and higher education administration.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world’s leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Compensation

The hourly range for this role is $16.00-$18.00. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Interest in student success, mentoring, student engagement, retention, belonging, and higher education administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle student information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in student affairs, peer mentoring, student organizations, campus programming, or student support services.
• Experience assisting with event coordination, program development, outreach, or assessment.
• Familiarity with student engagement initiatives and strategies that promote student belonging and retention.

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