Position Details
Position Type: Internship (Stipend Included)
Reports To: Associate Director of Programs and Policy
Work Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Level of Travel Required: None
Duration: 3 Month Commitment (May- August)
Job Overview
The Program and Policy Graduate Intern will assist with higher education research and programmatic efforts that further Achieving the Dream’s mission to ensure community college success, particularly for low-income students and students of color.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct research projects and briefing papers pertaining to Achieving the Dream’s work in areas of workforce development, equity and institutional capacity building
Analyze and synthesize promising practices and common challenges at Achieving the Dream institutions
Regularly review reports on Achieving the Dream institutions and provide a summary of findings
Assist in providing support to Achieving the Dream institutions that participate in ATD grantfunded learning initiatives
Other duties as assigned, including some administrative functions
Skills/Qualifications/Experience
Knowledge of current issues in higher education, specifically related to the community college
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task competing projects and priorities
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an accredited master’s or doctoral degree program.
Application materials must include the following
Cover Letter (No more than 2 pages) – The cover letter should describe your areas of research and professional interest, experience and current expertise and why you believe this experience will enhance your graduate education and career goals.
Current resume/CV
Unofficial transcript from graduate program
List of three professional references
How to apply
Please submit application materials to:
Samaad Wes Keys, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Programs & Policy
Skeys@achievingthedream.org