Graduate Intern, Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL)
Hiring Department: Center for Student Engagement (CSE)
Supervisor: Coordinator, Sorority and Fraternity Life
Position Time: 15 hours, 9-Month (August to May)
Compensation: $20/hour
Application Information: Submit resume and cover letter materials through Handshake. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of Monday, April 7th. Positions will be open until the vacancy is filled. For any questions or clarifications regarding the position, please reach out to sfl@luc.edu.
Summary:
A graduate internship in Center for Student Engagement (CSE) at Loyola University Chicago is an excellent opportunity for Graduate Students who want to gain experience in Student Affairs at a private, mid-sized, Jesuit institution. Sorority and Fraternity Life community consists of three councils (Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and Panhellenic Council), and 19 chapters.
Reporting to the Coordinator of Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL), the Graduate Intern will assist with departmental initiatives that increase student engagement and leadership development within the sorority and fraternity community. This position will require you to work some nights and weekends.
Learning Outcomes for the Position:
The Graduate Intern for Sorority and Fraternity Life will be able to:
- Apply Jesuit mission and values to practical advising experience with student leaders, student organizations, and advisors;
- Identify and utilize appropriate student development theories while executing programs and advising;
- Use assessment to re-define goals and programming in order to meet the needs of students and strategic goals;
- Interpret and accurately apply University policy and procedures; and
- Conduct oneself with a high degree of professionalism, poise, confidence, and exercise sound judgement.
Graduate Intern Responsibilities include:
- Advise, mentor, and consult sorority and fraternity liaison chapters;
- Plan, develop, implement, assess and promote assigned SFL programs and initiatives (SFL Leadership Retreat, Chapter Workshops, SFL New Member Education, SFL Awards & Banquet, etc.);
- Review Activity Request submissions for Sorority and Fraternity Life chapter events;
- Assist with communication and marketing efforts for community-wide initiatives;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Enrollment in a graduate level degree program with preference for a program at Loyola University Chicago;
- Desire to work with college students through advising, programming, assessment, advocacy, and Jesuit education;
- Must be detail oriented;
- Proficiency with Word, Microsoft Excel, and other database computer programs;
- Skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation;
- Previous experience in Student Affairs and/or Student Activities/Organizations is preferred;
- Affiliation with a sorority or fraternity organization is preferred; and
- Ability to work some night and weekend hours as needed.
Center for Student Engagement encourages candidates to apply who identify with diverse backgrounds in regard to ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, faith tradition, physical ability, and experience. Unique identities and perspectives are welcomed.