Your Experience Starts Here: 8 NEW Paid Internships with UMBC's Division of Student Affairs!

Exciting news, Retrievers!

UMBC's Division of Student Affairs is excited to announce eight NEW paid internship opportunities for Winter and Spring 2027!

These positions were created with one important goal in mind: ensuring that UMBC students continue to have access to meaningful, hands-on professional experiences right here on campus.

As the internship landscape changes, particularly for international students navigating recent restrictions on Curricular Practical Training (CPT), we're responding by creating more opportunities for students across our entire UMBC community.

We know how important internships are to your future. Whether you're an undergraduate exploring career possibilities, a graduate student looking to apply your skills, or an international student seeking eligible professional experiences, we want to help you move forward.

These paid internships offer opportunities to build professional skills, connect with campus mentors, and contribute to meaningful projects that support our UMBC community.

Explore Our 8 New Paid Internship Opportunities!

All eight positions are listed below. Click on each internship title to view the full job description and apply through Handshake.

UMBC Student Engagement

• Program Assistant – Student Organizations & Engagement – Support student engagement programs, student organizations, marketing, and campus outreach.
• Program Assistant – Leadership Development & Student Governance – Contribute to student leadership programming, leadership assessment, and student governance initiatives.

UMBC Staff Culture & Professional Wellbeing

• Staff Experiences & Initiatives Intern – Help strengthen staff engagement, professional development resources, communications, and divisional initiatives.

UMBC Career Center

• Student Engagement & Career Content Strategy Intern – Support career readiness communications, student outreach, marketing strategies, and resource development.
• Graduate Student Career Services Assessment & Research – Conduct research and analyze data to help improve career development resources and programming for graduate students.

UMBC Assessment & Planning

• Assessment & Student Success Data Intern – Help analyze student experience data, support focus groups, and explore innovative approaches to assessment and AI in higher education.

UMBC Dean of Students

• Social Media & Communications Manager Intern – Develop social media content, strengthen digital communications, and help students connect with campus resources.

UMBC Off-Campus Housing & Commuter Engagement

• Assessment & Engagement Strategy Intern – Gather student feedback, conduct research, and help strengthen engagement and support for commuter, off-campus, and adult learners.

Why Apply?

• Earn while you learn! Gain paid professional experience while developing valuable career skills.
• Build your resume. Work on meaningful projects with real responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
• Grow your network. Connect with UMBC professionals who can offer mentorship and career guidance.
• Make a difference. Help strengthen programs and services for your fellow Retrievers.
• Stay connected to campus. Gain professional experience right here at UMBC.

Your Future Matters to Us!

All eligible undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply! Explore the opportunities above, review the qualifications, and apply through Handshake.

Your next great experience could be right here at UMBC!