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Position Information

Position Title Career and Transfer Graduate Intern

Position Category Part Time Staff

Position Status

FLSA

Advertised Salary Unpaid Internship

Department Career and Transitional Services

Working Hours Varies

General Description

The Career and Transfer Program at SUNY Niagara is seeking a graduate intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience in assisting students with Career Readiness and Transfer. This internship will provide students with exposure to a broad range of student support services in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Working closely with the Career & Transfer Coordinator, as well as members of the Student Success Center, the selected intern will have an excellent opportunity to explore the profession further. This position will be supervised by the Career & Transfer Coordinator.

About SUNY Niagara

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More information: https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/about/#quickfacts

About the Student Success Center

The Career and Transfer Office is located in The Student Success Center ( SSC ). We are committed to providing continuing students at SUNY Niagara the necessary support services to successfully achieve their personal and academic goals. If you are looking for information regarding your Academic Advisor, want to change your advisor, need general academic counseling, career exploration, career readiness, or transfer preparedness you will find it in the “SSC”. The “SSC” also offers counseling services pertaining to Excelsior Scholarships, Student Outcome Tracking ( SOT ), withdrawal counseling, and change of major information.

https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/studentsuccesscenter/ssc/

This internship opportunity is available for this Summer as well as the Fall 2025 semester.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity. However, students may be eligible to receive college credit through their academic institution. Interested applicants should consult with their college or university’s internship coordinator or academic advisor to determine if this internship meets the requirements for academic credit.

Typical Work Activities

+ Receive one-on-one training regarding career readiness, exploration and transfer functions

+ Resume writing, cover letters, Interview and career fair preparedness, LinkedIn, event planning, transfer guidance and more.

+ Exposure to a wide range of student populations (new, transfer, readmit, continuing, and alumni)

+ Participate in SSC events such as registration sessions, Welcome Week tabling, career fairs, open house, orientation, etc. (These vary depending on the semester/time frame of the internship)

+ Support students by connecting them with other offices on campus

+ Gain familiarity with various software such as Banner Web, Degree Works, Career Related resources on the web.

+ Conduct outreach to students for Job Location and Development report ( JLD )

+ Additional opportunities may be available based on a student’s background, interests, and skills

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

+ Must be enrolled in a graduate program in student personnel administration or higher education/student affairs administration

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to work independently and as a team.

+ Candidates must have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Desirable Qualifications

+ Experience with Microsoft Office suite preferred

License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (http://www.nfculinary.org/) ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S333P

Open Date 04/04/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration applications must be submitted by May 5, 2025. if a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after May 5, 2025 will be considered.

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you enrolled in a graduate program in student personnel administration or higher education/student affairs administration?

+ Yes

+ No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Transcripts

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Recommendation

+ Transcript 2

+ Transcript 3