Career Development Internship

There are two types of student employment at SMC:
Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Regular Student Employment (RSE). All students should apply for any position they are interested in, whether or not they have received a Federal Work-Study award. The SMC Financial Aid Office will determine if the student hired is eligible for FWS but being eligible is not a requirement for most jobs. If a student has received a FWS award, it is not a guarantee of employment and the award amount will not be paid towards the student’s tuition/account.

It is a maximum amount that the student may earn over the course of the academic year, if they secure a qualified student employment position. Both Regular Student employees and FWS employees receive an hourly rate equivalent to at least the current minimum wage. The student receives funds in the form of wages on a bi-weekly schedule. The FWS or RSE earnings may be used to assist with a student’s various expenses.

If a FWS student earns their maximum award, the hiring department will determine if employment can continue as Regular Student Employment since funds are limited. Students interested in working on campus must be registered, have a complete financial aid file, and complete an online Student Employment Application.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 2020325-3

Job Title

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $13.73 per hour

Job Category

Job Category Student

Department

Department DEVELOPMENT AND FOUNDATION

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Southwestern Michigan College is seeking a motivated and creative Talent Development Intern to
support the Office of Career Development. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in career services and human resources functions while allowing the intern to build practical skills in communication, event planning, and student engagement. The position will involve collaboration with Career Development, Human Resources, and various other departments, providing a well-rounded professional development opportunity.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Human Resource Management or a related program as a Senior at Ferris State University, enrolled in at least one credit hour with SMC , and a total of 6 credit hours during the semester of the internship.
• Ability to complete 240 hours in person at the Dowagiac and Niles campuses over the span of a semester
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, creativity, and a professional attitude
• Ability to manage time effectively, and work independently and collaboratively
• Must provide two professional references

• Experience with Canva or other design software
• Experience creating visual content using PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Familiarity with Handshake or other career services platforms
• Previous experience working in a college or student services environment
• Interest in Human Resources, Career Development, or Student Affairs

Other Information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and complete career-related projects to develop print and digital resources for students
• Conduct interviews, mock interviews, and provide students with constructive feedback
• Help coordinate and execute campus events, including the annual Spring Career Fair
• Post student worker positions on the career services platform, Handshake
• Welcome and assist students through the career services intake process
• Shadow HR professionals and contribute to HR administrative tasks as appropriate
• Participate in department meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Maintain professionalism…