Position description
About the Office of Experiential Learning and Career Development
The Department of Experiential Learning and Career Development supports hands-on learning and career development opportunities for all Mount Allison students.
We work in partnership with students, faculty, staff, as well as community members and employers to help develop new opportunities for students and hopefully better prepare them for their next step following Mount A, whatever that path that may be.
About the Role
The Office of Experiential Learning and Career Development is seeking an interested and qualified candidate to work with the Office to develop and enhance experiential learning opportunities available at Mount Allison. This role has been made possible due to generous funding from the RBC Foundation. This is intended as a learning opportunity, a chance for the intern to be part of the development and growth of an important area of special interest for the University. This position is for a student who will graduate in May 2023 or within the last academic year. You must have a keen interest in university and student life, enhanced learning opportunities, and the development of new programs to support students as they prepare for life after Mount Allison. Can you see yourself with a future in student services? This position might be for you! Working as a member of the team in the Office of Experiential Learning and Career Development, the intern will be required to support ongoing programs and events, sit in on team meetings, make recommendations, and work collaboratively to create opportunities for students in experiential learning and career preparation. Some existing programs and areas for future development include: internships, community service, mentorships, entrepreneurial ventures, career development sessions and workshops, and more.
The intern will have a mentorship and advising role for students, providing access to experiential learning opportunities on campus, so they need strong interpersonal skills. They will also play a key role in promoting experiential learning to students via social media and other communication channels. They will help design outreach strategies to increase the visibility of the Office.
Depending on the intern's specific areas of interest, there will be the opportunity to take on at least one special project in event management, program development and/or program management, or research.
Qualifications/skills
- A demonstrated interest in student affairs and/or student experiential learning
- Familiarity with existing student services and experiential learning opportunities at Mount Allison University
- Excellent people skills, the desire to work one-on-one with students to support them in their academic and professional growth
- Excellent written communications skills - experience in marketing &social media an asset
- Strong attention to detail - experience in research, data collection and management an asset
- Strong technical skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other multi-media design and editing tools
How to Apply
If you're interested in this opportunity to build your skills, gain experience in student services and help to develop opportunities for MTA students please apply. You must include a cover letter outlining your interest in experiential learning and how this role might fit within your career aspirations as well as a professional resume. Please apply in the Experience MtA portal
(https://experience.mta.ca) no later than March 10, 2024.