Student Affairs Summer Intern

Summary: Salem Community College is seeking a Student Affairs Summer Intern to gain hands-on experience in supporting student services, engagement initiatives, and administrative operations. The intern will develop professional competencies applicable to careers in higher education, public service, and nonprofit organizations. Responsibilities: - Assist with the planning, coordination, and support of student programs, events, and engagement initiatives - Provide front-line support for Student Affairs offices, including communication with students, data entry, and scheduling - Support student outreach efforts, including orientations, workshops, and retention initiatives - Maintain records and assist with basic reporting and assessment activities - Collaborate with staff on special projects aligned with institutional goals and student success initiatives - Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication in a higher education setting Required Qualifications: - Ability to work with a diverse student/staff population at various levels - Ability to exercise tact, patience, initiative, persistence, and good judgment - Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, especially with students and staff - Working knowledge of current and emerging computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office products - Demonstrate ability to be self-disciplined, professional, and motivated - Demonstrate a pleasant, outgoing personality, a stable and courteous disposition, and a record of dependability - Demonstrate the ability to concentrate in a busy environment with frequent interruptions to workflow - The work is mostly sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc - Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office Preferred Qualifications: - Customer service skills preferred - Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university, preferably at Salem Community College Required Skills: Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Event Coordination