Graduate Intern - COMPASS

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

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 role contributes to student success initiatives through mentoring programs, student engagement, retention, belonging, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. The intern assists with developing and implementing programming that fosters connections among students, supports academic and personal growth, and strengthens the student experience.

A key component is Club COMPASS, a student organization that connects mentees, builds relationships, and provides opportunities for peer support, collaboration, and engagement. The intern helps coordinate activities, support mentor-mentee relationships, and contribute to initiatives that cultivate an inclusive and supportive community within a global university environment.

The internship offers practical experience in student affairs, mentoring, program development, student engagement, assessment, and higher education administration.

Requirements

• 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 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 willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle student information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support mentoring programs, student engagement, retention, belonging, and peer-to-peer learning initiatives.
• Assist with developing and implementing programming that fosters student connections, academic and personal growth, and a stronger student experience.
• Help coordinate Club COMPASS activities.
• Support mentor-mentee relationships.
• Contribute to initiatives that cultivate an inclusive and supportive community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern