Department: Office of Community Standards
Supervisor: Associate Dean of Students & Director of Community Standards
Dates: September 14 – November 23
Time Commitment: 10 hours/week
Pay: $14/hour
Location: On campus
Position Overview
The Office of Community Standards is seeking a student intern to support research, student engagement, and policy development related to the student conduct system. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to how universities support student accountability, due-process, and education.
The intern will primarily research and help develop a peer-support model for students navigating the conduct process and assist with Student Code of Conduct revisions, with a focus on gathering and incorporating student feedback. Based on interest, the intern may also learn about conduct case processes, including investigation, due process, decision‑making, and sanctioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Research peer advisor/peer-support programs at other institutions
- Assist with development of recommendations for a peer-support program
- Gather and summarize student feedback related to the Student Code of Conduct
- Support revision of student-facing conduct materials
- Meet weekly with supervisor and participate in two required intern cohort check-ins
Ideal Majors / Fields of Study
This internship is especially relevant for students in:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Education or Higher Education (especially Student Affairs)
- Criminal Justice
- Political Science / Public Policy
- Pre-Law / Legal Studies
- Communications
(Other interested majors encouraged to apply.)
Desired Qualifications
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Interest in student advocacy, policy, and campus systems
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
- Willingness to work independently and incorporate feedback
- No prior experience with the conduct system is required—training provided.
Additional Information
This intern will be part of a cohort of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Interns. The cohort will have two required meetings (Oct 1 and Nov 5) to provide additional reflection, connection, and meaning-making to your experience.
Career Competencies
By engaging in this internship, you’ll gain transferable skills in these three key areas:
- Critical Thinking: Develop and apply critical thinking skills by researching peer-support models, analyzing student feedback, and contributing to recommendations that shape student conduct policy and practice.
- Communication: Strengthen communication skills through synthesizing student feedback, contributing to clear and accessible student-facing materials, and engaging in collaborative dialogue with campus partners
- Equity and Inclusion: Engage in equity-minded practice by incorporating diverse student perspectives into policy development and contributing to processes that promote fairness, access, and accountability.