OIE and OCCC Fall Graduate Intern

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Student Academic Affairs, Peoria, IL, US

25 days ago Requisition

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is dedicated to fostering a campus community “where everyone belongs, where excellence thrives.” We provide support for historically underrepresented communities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Multiracial students, LGBTQ+ members, and first‑generation college students as they navigate their college journey.

The Office of Campus Culture and Climate plays an important role in that mission. We develop and promote campus‑wide initiatives so every student, faculty member, or staff member feels truly welcomed, respected, and valued. Through comprehensive workshops, education, data‑driven initiatives, and community engagement, we strengthen campus culture.

Graduate Programming Intern will play a vital role in supporting programming initiatives, student engagement, and curriculum development for leadership and professional development programs. The intern will work closely with staff and students to enhance the experience through event planning, mentorship, and community‑building efforts. The intern will help actualize the goals of increasing student success and belonging through culturally relevant activities welcoming and open to all students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, cultures and identities.

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of signature departmental programs and initiatives, including large‑ and small‑scale events, immersive experiences and community engagement efforts
• Contribute to curriculum development, design and leadership development initiatives that strengthen student learning among specialized student learning, professional growth, and career readiness
• Advance student transition and success efforts through orientation programming, mentorship support and strategic outreach
• Assist with the Peer Mentor and Professional Development Series curricular development, designing engaging content that enhances student leadership and career readiness
• Enhance departmental visibility and communication through strategic tabling, marketing and tailored content creation

Work Schedule:

20‑25 hours per week, with occasional weekend and evening hours depending on programming activities and center needs

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program Fall 2026 preferably in Education, Counseling, Non‑Profit Leadership or a related field
• Graduate school enrollment of full time (9+ credit hours)
• Demonstrated ability to engage and lead in student success activities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast, past‑paced environments
• Passion for student development, student success and experiential learning
• Earned a bachelor’s degree in any field

• Knowledge of challenges facing students from a variety of backgrounds and its impact on first‑generation and college students
• Knowledge of training and development regarding cultural competency
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a higher educational setting
• Demonstrate awareness of student success, community and belonging strategies and campus resources
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information and follow requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Strong ability to balance multiple responsibilities in time management across academics, internships and professional/personal growth
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekends as needed

• Experience in event planning, student engagement, or curriculum is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in a public speaking role, developing presentation, or tabling on behalf of an organization
• Experience with research or assessment methods
• Previous experience working with student leaders and students in a college setting
• Previous experience in programming or event planning

Start Date:

August 10, 2026

End Date:
November 20, 2026

Compensation: $15.00/hr (total compensation up to $5,625.00)

Work Schedule:

20‑25 hours per week

Please Note:

This role requires multi‑day in‑person on‑site work at Bradley University campus and is not available for remote work.

Applications, at 5:00pm.

To be considered an applicant please submit:

Resume

Cover letter no more than 500 words outlining your interest and skills for this role

Three References (one current/previous supervisor, two references that are non‑family related). Please include name, title/position, email and phone contact for the references.

For more information about the positions please reach out to Dr. Jerisha Farrer, Executive Director of OIE