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SMCM Professional Fellowship Program
The purpose of this Professional Fellowship Program (or "PFP), funded in part by the SGA, is to increase on-campus opportunities for students to develop professional skills and to provide support for campus programs whose operations have been impacted by staff/budget reductions in recent years. Fellows will be given responsibilities that challenge them and that call for application of their liberal arts knowledge and skills. These 25 internship-like experiences include a high level of responsibility and autonomy and pay $2800 per year (10 hours per week at $10 per hour).
APPLICATION DETAILS
The PFP program is open to students who will be Juniors or Seniors during the 2011-2012 school year (those who will have completed more than 55 credits). Applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Most positions require a year-long commitment, though students planning to graduate mid-year or study abroad in the Spring may be considered for some positions. Please include this information in your cover letter.
Note that current student workers are welcome to apply for fellowships offered by their current offices/departments. See your supervisor for details.
To apply, submit the items below (as email attachments) directly to the contact listed in the particular description by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6. Do NOT submit the SMCM employment application, and do not submit your materials to the CDC (unless you are applying for the position with our office!).
*Current resume
*Detailed cover letter describing your interest in and fit for the position; also include your cumulative GPA and contact information for one faculty/staff reference.
NOTE:A fair amount of competition is expected for these positions, so you are encouraged to develop a high quality resume and detailed cover letter using the resources available to you at the CDC website (Resume Guide; Cover Letter Resources).
2011-2012 OPPORTUNITIES
The links below provide additional details about each position, including responsibilities, professional skills to be developed, and qualifications. Please apply directly to the contact listed in the description.
Admissions/Alumni Fellow
This fellow will serve as the primary liaison between the Admissions and Alumni Offices and will take the lead in coordinating the joint initiatives between these departments. Generally speaking, these joint initiatives assist the College by utilizing the alumni and family networks to identify and recruit quality students while providing a way for alumni and members of the family network to give back to St. Mary’s College.
Anthropology Laboratory Fellow
The Department of Anthropology seeks an Anthropology Laboratory Fellow to assist faculty with the organization, management, and operation of the department’s Kent Hall laboratory facility. The Fellow will assist with the development of lab policies and procedures and the processing and curation of archaeological collections.
Archeological Research Assistant (HSMC)
This fellowship presents the opportunity to work in an actual archaeological laboratory working with real artifacts. The successful candidate with learn artifact processing and the basics of conservation treatment for archaeologically recovered glass.
Assistant Archivist (Archives)
The fellow will assist with projects designed to preserve and increase access to unique historic material held by the College Archives, primarily the digitization of archival film and audio.
Assistant Educational Technology Coordinator (Ed Studies)
The Assistant Educational Technology Coordinator will work with database tools in managing and reporting data sets for analysis, will work with various content management systems (Google Apps, PBWorks, Wordpress, Cascade) in managing department content, and develop an inventory management system.
Assistant Campus Sustainability Fellow (Planning & Facilities)
The Assistant Campus Sustainability Fellow works with the Facilities Planner/ Sustainability Coordinator and campus stake holders to organize and publicize campus based sustainability events and initiatives.
Chancellor's Point Project Student Fellow (HSMC)
The Fellow will support the Chancellor’s Point Project (CCP). Working with the CPP Curator and Core Committee, the Fellow will assist in the development, promotion, and implementation of educational programs related to the natural world and sustainability.
Creative Writing Resources Fellow (English)
This fellowship will involve centralizing and publicizing the resources for student writers across the campus at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
DeSousa Brent Fellow (Academic Services)
The student will assist the Assistant Vice President of Academic Services and DeSousa-Brent faculty with student programming, web communications, event coordination, and program assessment for the DeSousa-Brent Scholars Program.
Digital Resources Development Specialist (Academic Affairs)
The Learning Technology Office is looking for a student to assist in the development of digital resources to support student community and the use of campus software and hardware. Gain experience with blogs, wikis, portfolios, and digital media production to promote student learning!
Fellowship in Historic Ship Preservation and Education (HSMC)
The Fellowship provides instruction and professional experience in various aspects of the operation, repair, and maintenance of the 17th-century replica ship Maryland Dove and associated small craft. Experience will also be gained in the use of the ship, boats, and associated exhibits in educational programs for children and adult visitors. The student may join the volunteer crew on occasional sail-training outings or outreach voyages to other ports. The student will work with the waterfront team to complete a new hands-on exhibit for teaching about square-rig sails.
Fine Arts Collection & Exhibits Assistant (Boyden Gallery)
The Boyden Gallery relies on student interns to successfully maintain the college art collection and to fulfill its exhibition program. In preparation for the move to a new arts storage facility in 2012, interns are needed to prepare individual art works and conduct art inventories. Likewise, support is needed for the gallery’s exhibition program which will mount 6 – 8 shows next year. Professional Fellowship Interns work directly with the gallery director and gallery assistant.
Hispanic Community Liaison (Admissions)
The admissions Hispanic Community Liaison will work side by side with the director of admissions continuing to build an admissions presence in the Hispanic community. By using standard admissions marketing techniques, along with creating new and exciting ways of connecting to the Hispanic community, the fellow will guide and educate the office of admissions by interacting with this important community of students and families.
Institutional Research and Reporting Fellow
This Fellow is responsible for assisting IR in streamlining the request and tracking form processes for the Institutional Research and Reporting & Registrar’s offices. The Fellow will learn advanced MS Access and other quantitative skills.
International and Multicultural Outreach Intern (Residence Life)
This student will work with the Area Coordinators in Residence in regards to Multicultural Affairs and International Support Services. The intern will create a year-round marketing and communications plan for international and multicultural events, host activities and forums and, facilitate the day-to-day operation of the Multicultural Resource Center.
Program Assistant for LGBTQ Student Services (Student Activities)
The Program Assistant for LGBTQ Student Services would create programs and services for the LGBTQ student population at St. Mary’s College. Work will consist of event planning, web site and social media development, research, assessment, resource development, and student outreach.
Multicultural Recruitment and Initiatives Fellow (Admissions & Residence Life)
The student will play a vital role in the recruitment, counseling, and matriculation of students from diverse backgrounds. Working with the Admissions Office and student groups across the campus, the fellow will also be responsible for assisting in the planning of on and off campus events.
Network Administrator (Computer Science)
Assist the Computer Science faculty in configuring and maintaining Unix servers that serve as a gateway to the CS subnetwork of the College’s computer network.
Neurohistology Laboratory Fellow (Psychology)
The Fellow will conduct and supervise neurohistological procedures in the Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, to include sectioning and staining of brain tissue. The Fellow will also assist in training and peer-mentoring of fellow students on neurohistological techniques in the laboratory.
Out-of-State Recruitment Fellow (Admissions)
Admissions is looking for a student interested in assisting with the recruitment of out-of-state students. The fellow would be responsible for assisting with events and communicating with out-of-state students through the admissions process.
Publications/Media Relations Fellow
Assist the Publications & Media Relations staff with research, writing, editing of press releases, publications, and web content for the College.
Web Assistant/Fellow (Health Sciences Advisory Committee)
This fellow would serve as an assistant to the Chair of our Health Sciences Advisory Committee (HSAC) to research, develop and create a web presence and resource for current and prospective students, their families and faculty advisors at St. Mary’s College. This web presence would include a wide variety of on-line resources, in addition to highlighting by example the diversity of paths our students have taken towards careers in health care.
Wellness Coordinator (Sexual Assault/Wellness, Counseling)
The Wellness Coordinator will coordinate the newly reinstated Peer Health Educators and the existing First Responder Network and develop, coordinate, and assess wellness and prevention focused educational (and engaging!) programs for the student body throughout the academic year.
