Southern Utah University

Science Advising Intern

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Academic Advising

Details:

  • Category: Professional Internship Program
  • Openings: One
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: August 10, 2026
  • Open until: filled
  • Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
  • Wage: $12/hour for undergraduate students, $14/hour for graduate students
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

The intern will assist advisors in the College of Health Science and College of Natural Sciences with daily advising-related tasks. They will interact with students seeking assistance and determine how best to support their needs. This position will be up to 20 hours a week, located in the Geoscience 3rd floor lobby.

This internship is part of the Fall 2026 Professional Internship Program. To be eligible for the program you must:

Responsibilities:

  • Greet students and visitors to the science advising lobby and assist them with check-in or appointment scheduling
  • Provide outreach to students in specific cohorts to provide important information and reminders from advising
  • Maintain up-to-date signage for upcoming events and information on advisors' doors and boards
  • Learn various processes related to advising to be able to share information with or direct students as needed
  • Promote a welcoming environment for all who spend time in the Geoscience lobby

Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort with making phone calls and sending emails
  • Experience with Microsoft Office or the Google Drive suite of products
  • Familiarity with advising (meets with advisor regularly)
  • Interest in learning more about higher education, academic advising, or the sciences
  • Must be Junior or Senior standing in Fall 2024
  • Be enrolled as an SUU student during the course of the internship.
  • Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Be willing to work 10 to 20 hours per week.
  • Provide thoughtful responses in your application.

Contact: Tina Calamity, calamity@suu.edu

We review applications and interview candidates as they are received until the role is filled.


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