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Title: Summer Graduate Intern

Position Type: Temporary

Days Per Week: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 15-20

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Gender and LGBTQIA Center

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The GLC Summer Intern will assist in the managing of daily operations and functions for the Gender and LGBTQIA Center including managing visitors, working on projects related to departmental functions, and ensuring continued operations throughout the summer.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.


Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Working toward or completion of master’s degree in higher education administration, student personnel, or similar preferred. Knowledge of terminology and topics related to gender and LGBTQIA identities preferred.

Job Duties

• Assists Director with the leadership and coordination for strategic planning initiatives within the department, including the development of institutional priorities, implementation planning, and ongoing assessment efforts. This role supports the planning for the execution and continuous improvement of programs such as ElonGROW and ElonGROW Plus, ensuring alignment with divisional and institutional goals. Responsibilities also include assisting with developing and maintaining annual assessment report to evaluate program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement efforts. Additionally, the position oversees the creation and sustainability of appreciation and recognition initiatives designed to foster a positive and affirming community culture through consistent year-to-year practices.