Career Services Undergraduate Intern

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Job Summary

This position is for an undergraduate Psychology intern taking the internship course with Dr. Roger Loeb this Fall 2024 semester.  The student will complete 80 hours for the 3 credit hour course.  The student must be enrolled in the FIELD WORK: PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP, PSYCH 485 course.

Responsibilities*

  • Engage in Career Services Career Peer training (end of August). 
  • Shadow coaching appointments, make appropriate recommendations, and under staff supervision, facilitate and co-explore with UM-Dearborn students on topics, such as resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, job search strategies, and major and career exploration.
  • Interact with current students and alumni through coaching appointments, social media, and by attending Career Services events and career readiness workshops.
  • Promote Career Services programs, events, and resources.
  • Learn about self-inventories, such as Focus 2 and the Clifton Strengths assessment. Observe the interpretation of self-inventory results with students and have the opportunity to explore personal results during supervision.
  • Provide feedback on career coaching materials, job preparation resources, search tools, and more.
  • Conduct research for career resource guides and support other Career Services special projects. 
  • Opportunity to attend, support, and participate in Career Services staff meetings, professional development events, job fairs, employer information sessions, and networking events.
  • Support office data collection and learn how data is analyzed and utilized in a professional environment. 
  • Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications*

  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Positive attitude and genuinely enjoys helping people.
  • Ability to work with a diverse campus community of students, staff, alumni, and employers.
  • High level of interpersonal skills: can listen effectively and interact with people appropriately and professionally. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and UM-Dearborn student self-service.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Federal Work Study Eligible.

How You'll Grow

  • Professionalism: Students will be able to understand effective and healthy work habits, including the importance of adding value to a larger community or workplace and accomplishing shared goals.
  • Career and Self-Development: Students will be able to explore and identify personal and professional goals by leveraging strengths, relationships, and career readiness opportunities.
  • Communication: Students will be able to effectively share information, ideas, and perspectives with different audiences. 
  • Critical Thinking: Students will be able to approach problems by understanding context, anticipating needs and actions, and analyzing relevant information.   

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.