UTM OISE Higher Education Internship

• Gain valuable professional work experience within a functional area of Student Affairs and Services at UTM by taking part in team meetings, one-on-ones with your supervisor, networking with others, and completing a project to be implemented within the department;
• Apply the theory learned in the classroom to the real-life experiences of students within higher education;
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills;
• Compensation for training and work hours at $19/hour;
• Receive academic credit (LHA1858H is an elective course);
• Participate in professional development opportunities and build professional networks;
• An annual CACUSS Student Membership with access to professional development opportunities, communities of practice, networking, publications and more.

Role & Responsibilities 

The intern works within an assigned UTM Student Affairs and Services or partner departments to complete a specific project within the allotted term. They meet regularly with their staff supervisor and faculty member to ensure consistent academic and professional progress towards their goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Completing all academic course assignments;
• Completing all project components under the guidance of the staff supervisor;
• Conducting program evaluations/assessments as necessary;
• Job shadowing within the assigned functional area of student affairs/partner unit;
• Investigating best practices related to assigned projects and making recommendations accordingly;
• Supporting students and making appropriate referrals where necessary;
• Supporting existing programming and initiatives as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

Class Availability: 
Students must be available on Tuesdays 12-2pm during the internship term to attend class meetings (there will be online and in-person options on the St. George campus).

Students complete the LHA1858H (Internships in Student Services 1) course alongside their internship project over one or two semesters. The internship requires 7-12 hours of work per week (usually, one full day with the selected department). 

Second Internship:
For students applying to a second internship (LHA1859: Internship in Student Services 2), the following requirements also apply:

1. Students should be in the Student Development and Student Services stream
2. Excellent assessment results from LHA1858 internship
3. One of the internship positions (LHA1858H or LHA1859H) should encompass an 8-month period
4. To be submitted to the course instructor:
   1. A letter of recommendation from the internship supervisor from LHA1858H
   2. A personal statement (750 words maximum) that includes:
      1. A clear and concise statement outlining career goals, explaining how a second internship aligns with these goals and contributes to their professional development.
      2. An outline of specific skills gained from the first internship that will be applicable to the second internship.
      3. Motivation for seeking a second internship, what the student aims to achieve, and how they plan to contribute to the organization.
   3. Updated Resume that includes information on active participation in extracurricular activities related to their field of study, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
   4. Confirmation of availability to commit to the internship schedule and complete the required hours (minimum of 120 hours).

More Information

To learn more about the departments you can work with, click here.

Have a question? Check out the most frequently asked questions we receive about the internship here.

To apply for an internship position, click here.