Internship Manager - Languages & Cultural Studies

Who We Are

We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage.

We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body ( for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

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Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time administrative work experience (student experience may be considered). Experience in higher education or in an organization focused on languages/globalization/international engagement or related fields.

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience working with interns in a leadership capacity. Experience developing programs for college audiences. Experience managing/producing virtual meetings and events. Experience working with diverse populations. Presentation experience. Experience with a language other than English. Project management skills. Experience with computer applications to include experience using databases and spreadsheets to track information and/or develop reports.

This new role will create a partnership between the Career Center and the College of Arts & Sciences to create and manage an internship program for world languages and cultural studies programs. Successful candidates will have a growth mindset, strong work ethic, creativity, resourcefulness, and outstanding communication skills. You are culturally competent, understanding the cultural and experiential differences that impact the student experience, and you can communicate effectively across cultures.

You thrive as part of a fast‑paced, continuous motion team that strives for our personal best every day with a high level of independence, ability to prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.

• Direct Client Service: Provide individual and group career coaching for undergraduate and graduate students in languages and cultural studies programs for a variety of career needs: exploration, experience, networking, and job search strategy. Utilize multiple methods of service delivery, including F2F and virtual.
• Programming: Design and implement F2F and online career readiness and preparation programs, in collaboration with the faculty, and engaging alumni/employer partners.
• Administration: Partner with faculty on credit‑bearing experiences, manage administrative procedures. Gather and monitor data for all experiences and post‑graduate outcomes, as well as career readiness, skill acquisition, and other metrics as directed. Assess and evaluate student learning outcomes from these experiences. Create reports as directed by faculty and administrators in partner departments.
• Professional Development and Committee Involvement: Participate in opportunities that promote your learning, growth, and development (i.e. classes, training, committee, webinar, etc.). Contribute to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas outside of your individual unit/department (i.e. campus wide traditions, events, programs, etc.). Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate…