Program General Description

The American University of Kuwait is offering two graduate internship (Master's level) opportunities in Student Affairs/Student Services. The internship program is designed to provide graduate students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain essential experiences within professional areas of Student Affairs/Student Services, a deeper understanding of higher education administration, and to acquire specific skill sets which will help prepare them for a career in the profession. As the Student Affairs profession continues to grow in the Middle East and around the globe AUK is proud to offer this unique opportunity for young professionals to broaden their horizons on a personal, academic, and professional level. The first Student Affairs Graduate Interns at AUK participated in Summer 2009 (read the article) and the University is pleased to build off of the success of the program in each successive year.

The Graduate Student Summer Internship Program received the
2011 NASPA Best Practice Award for International Exchange Programs.

Placements & Duration

Placement possibilities exist in six different professional areas within Student Affairs/Student Services and include the following:

	Office of the Vice-President for Administrative & Student Affairs
	Office of Admissions
	Office of the Registrar
	Academic Advising Center
	Career Services & Wellness Center
	Office of Student Life

For specific information on the opportunities available in each department please refer to the Departmental Placement Overview: Duties/Responsibilities (Summer 2013) . The selected graduate interns will work primarily with the area director/assistant director in their professional area but will also have the opportunity to work with other professional staff. Interns will be expected to work 40 hours a week between a primary placement (30hrs) and a secondary placement (10hrs) from the above six departments. Students may receive academic credit for the internship if agreed upon between the supervisor and the intern's college or university.

The internship is for a 6-8 week period starting early June, working through late July or early August depending on agreeable terms and scheduling needs (start and end dates may be flexible).

Interns have the chance to experience a multinational educational environment where they interact with people from different backgrounds to enhance their academic experience and encourage them to become international citizens.

Previous Interns Experiences

Previous interns are listed below along with their graduate institution, and position post-graduation. For more information on previous interns feedback click here.

Summer 2012   Zaynab Baalbaki Marquette University     Paige Morton University of Michigan   Summer 2011   Lamees Galal Ball State University        First position post-graduation:        Resident Director, Boston College     Genevieve Sullivan Denver University        First position post-graduation:        Associated Students Community Service Coordinator, Sonoma State        University   Summer 2010   Allison Fox Michigan State University        First position post-graduation:        Senior Student Leadership and Development Coordinator, Zayed        University - UAE     Katie Mitchell The University of Northern Colorado        Position post-graduation:        Assistant Director, Office of Admissions, Colorado State University   Summer 2009   Kevin D'Arco Texas A&M University        First position post-graduation:        Student Development Coordinator, Carnegie Mellon        University - Qatar     Ashley Edwards Illinois State University        First position post-graduation:        Academic Advisor, Texas Christian University

Anticipated Dates for Summer

Summer 2012
	Arrival in Kuwait	June 1st 2012
	Departure	July 28th 2012

Summer 2013
	Arrival in Kuwait	May 31st 2013
	Departure	July 27th 2013

Compensation

Compensation for each selected intern includes the following based upon an 8-week experience (prorated for durations less than 8 weeks).

• Living stipend
• Travel allowance
• Fully-furnished apartment (shared accommodation)

Interns are responsible for securing their own passport, making all travel arrangements, and securing all health and travel insurance, AUK will assist with securing a visa as required. For specific amounts please see the most current General Program Overview (Summer 2013) .

Selection Process

Review of applications & the overall selection process will continue according to the following timeline:

For additional information on the selection process including specific dates and application processes please visit the Eligibility & Selection page or click here

For additional information not indicated on these pages or links please contact Tadd Kruse, Assistant to the President for Institutional Planning & Effectiveness tkruse@auk.edu.kw.