Career Development Spring Internship

Career Development Spring Internship

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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.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	2020325-3
Job Title	Career Development Spring Internship
Pay Rate	$13.73 per hour
Job Category	Student
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. Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA 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
Preferred Qualifications	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 Assist students in building and revising résumés and cover letters 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 and confidentiality in all interactions
Special Instructions to Applicants	You must be enrolled at the College on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum of 6 credit hours during fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours during the summer semester); contact hours will not be used to meet the 6 credit hour minimum. High-school students who are dual enrolled are eligible for student employment. You must also meet the credit hour requirement. OR You must be enrolled or continuing your education with a four-year College partner, on the campus of SMC, and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and at least 1 SMC credit hour during the fall and spring semesters and 3 credit hours and at least 1 SMC credit hour during the summer semester. All student employees must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for student employment.
Physical Requirements	Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. B. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. C. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. D. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. E. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. F. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. G. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. H. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. I. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. J. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. K. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. L. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. M. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. N. Sitting. O Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound design.
Quicklink	https://swmich.peopleadmin.com/postings/5481
Close Date	11/15/2026

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Optional Documents