Internship Opportunities
Graduate Internship Opportunities
Graduate Assistantships are an excellent avenue to gain practical experience, but do not stop there. Many Division of Student Affairs offices regularly host graduate interns throughout the academic and summer sessions. If you want to gain valuable experience working in a different functional area, make meaningful connections, and support students, check out the internship opportunities below! These internships are only available to current University of Arkansas students.
Remember, this list is not exhaustive. If there is an office or organization you are interested in working with, search the directory (or the internet) and reach out.
Focus on:
- Division of Student Affairs Professional Development
- GA Interview Day
- Website
Contact: Lori Lander, llander@uark.edu
Focus on: Custom: We tailor internships to graduate students to develop their skills.
Past internships have included:
- Full Circle Campus Food Pantry Cookbook development
- Service Learning
- Bench marking research
- Direct advising
- Website
Contact: Claire J. Allison, Director of the Center of Community Engagement, cja008@uark.edu
Focus on:
- TRIO Programs
- College Readiness
- Summer Programming
- College Prep/Entry for Veterans
- Multicultural Center
- College Access
- Retention
- Diversity Education
- Website
Contact: Dr. Leslie Yingling, Associate Dean of Students, lyinglin@uark.edu
Sample ContractFocus on:
- UA Productions
- Communications Efforts for the Division of Student Affairs
- Official Blog
Contact: Scott Flanagin, Director of Communications, Student Affairs, sflanagi@uark.edu
Focus on:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Facilities and Capital Projects
- Technology
Internship and project opportunities available on a request basis.
Contact: TBD
Focus on: Dependent on interest
Contact: Parice S. Bowser, Director of Greek Life, pbowser@uark.eduFocus on:
- Extended Orientation
- Parent & Family Programs
- Late night and leadership
- First Year Initiatives
- Website
Contact: Quincy D. Spencer, Director of New Student and Family Programs, qspencer@uark.edu
Focus on: Wellness & Health Promotion
Contact: Casey Rigby Fant, Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, cfant@uark.edu
Focus on:
- Associated Student Government
- Distinguished Lectures Committee
- Headlines Concert Committee
- Registered Student Organizations/SOOIE
- University Programs
- Website
Contact: Mary Skinner, Director of Student Activities, marys@uark.edu
Sample ContractFocus on:
Serve as a hearing officer for alleged violations to the University of Arkansas Code of Student Life. Responsibilities of a hearing officer include facilitating educational conversations with students regarding personal decision-making skills implementing resources to students that will assist in future decision-making. Assist OSSC staff members in hosting and facilitating All University Conduct Board hearings. Collaborate effectively with on and off campus partners to provide students with educational and developmental sanctioning opportunities. Facilitate an 8 week, 1 credit course known as Ethical Decision Making for sanctioned and non-sanctioned students. Facilitate sanctioned workshops by the OSSC on as needed basis. These workshops will provide students to clarify their own values, and gain a better understanding of university policy, risks associated with the use of alcohol/drugs, etc.
Contact: Hudson Anderson, Student Conduct Case Management and Outreach Coordinator, hra003@uark.eduFocus on:
- Career track Razorbacks
- Career Fairs and Events
- Handshake
- Website
Contact: Becky Todd, Director of Programs, rdahl@uark.edu
Intern Descriptions