Internship Opportunities

 

Summer 2024

Applications for Summer 2024 open on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Internship projects are based on departmental needs and the strengths of the intern, so no two projects are alike. 

Read below to learn a little bit more about each of the departments involved in the UTM OISE Higher Education Internship program.

 

Centre for Student Engagement - Applications for Summer 2024 open on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

The Centre for Student Engagement is committed to facilitating student learning and development inside and outside of the classroom, on campus and in the local community. Through our programs, services, and resources, we provide opportunities that empower students to shape their own experience and contribute to their community.

Role: NEXUS Training Assistant
Term: Summer 2024 (Hybrid)
Application Deadline: April 3, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST)
Description: Each year, the Centre for Student Engagement, Student Housing & Residence Life and the International Education Centre train over 300 student staff. In 2022, NEXUS was formed as a committee to help streamline the on-going processes which existed to develop core trainings across all 3 units for students to take part in. This internship opportunity will allow an individual to be apart of the committee, supporting the online asynchronous content development and being apart of the goals for the NEXUS 2024 training. Students will have the chance to develop skills in; collaboration, project management, teamwork and putting theory to practice. 

Role: Student Group Experience Intern
Term: Summer 2024 (Hybrid)
Application Deadline: April 3, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST)
Description: This internship will be responsible for creating elearning modules/training workshops to help teach and navigate student group resources available to them at UTM. This role will also evaluate the needs of student group executives (ex. leadership training) and help develop an elearning plan to meet these needs. 

 

Student Housing & Residence Life - Applications for Summer 2024 open on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

The Department of Student Housing & Residence Life advances the mission of the University by creating a holistic student experience that promotes academic and personal success. We provide facilities that are safe & secure, well-maintained, and competitively priced in an effort to foster a supportive community that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Informed by research & assessment, we offer innovative programs & services that enhance student learning & development. Our peer-based approach, dedicated professional staff and collaborative attitude contribute to a unique and unparalleled student experience.

Role: Residence Living Learning Community Intern
Term: Summer 2024 (Hybrid)
Application Deadline: April 3, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST)
Description: Reporting to the Residence Education & Learning Coordinator (RELC), the Residence Living Learning Community Intern aids the Residence Education team by supporting the preparation and development of Student Housing and Residence Life’s living-learning communities (LLCs). Focused on LLCs within residence, the incumbent will support the recruitment and selection of LLC students along with planning intentional large-scale programming for LLC students including Orientation and Faculty Field Trips. Finally, they will support the development of specialized learning materials including facilitation guides. They will also participate in the Residence Curriculum Committee to support learning in residence through on-going developments of curriculum-based initiatives.

 

International Education Centre - Applications for Summer 2024 open on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

The International Education Centre provides a range of programs and services tailored to support and enhance the experience of our global students. Committed to holistic learning, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our global students while ensuring compliance with changing government policy related to immigration and international student support from authorized educational agents.

Role: Global Learning Programmer
Term: Summer 2024 (Hybrid)
Application Deadline: April 3, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST)
Description: Working closely with the Global Mobility Coordinator, the Global Learning Programmer will support the creation and development of projects such as the global learning peer-advising program, creating resources for outbound and returning exchange students and other global learning projects. The incumbent will be responsible for researching best practices to inform the development of programs, and work alongside other key campus partners to collaborate.
 


INFO SESSION


Higher Ed Internship Information Session

Interested in gaining work experience in the field of student affairs and student services while earning a credit?

      Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 11:00 am
      Register here to receive the link and reminders.

This session will provide students with information on internship opportunities, the application process, what it’s like to work with a host department, and resources available to support you in the application process.

More information on the internship opportunities can be found at utm.utoronto.ca/sas/sas-internship.

 


HOW TO APPLY

 

Applications for Summer 2024 internships will open on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  Applications are due by Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST).  The application form must be completed in full by this deadline.  Please read all instructions carefully to ensure you have submitted all required documents.

Application Process

  • Save your cover letter and resume as one PDF file. Save the combined file with the following naming convention: Lastname_Firstname_InternApp_S24. Please follow submission instructions detailed in the application form.
  • Complete the application form (including your PDF file) in full no later than Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST).