Internship Application

The Presidential and Bracewell Conference Graduate Internships have been developed to foster leadership opportunities within the Association for Student Conduct Administration. Graduate Interns will have opportunities to observe and interact with ASCA leadership, to experience the organization’s inner workings – either through the Board of Directors or the Conference Planning Team – and to gain access to mentors and a professional network within the Association.

In exchange for providing assistance under the direction of the ASCA President or the Conference Chair, interns will receive:

  • One year ASCA student membership
  • Waived 2025 Annual Conference registration fee
  • Lodging at the Conference site hotel
  • Up to $125 reimbursement for meals not provided during the Annual Conference
  • Annual Conference apparel

Submission of Materials and Timeline

In addition to completing the form below, all applicants must provide a resume and contact information for one professional reference. This person can be a supervisor, faculty member, professional colleague, or other person who can speak to the applicant’s professional skills and interests.

Note: Applicants may submit to one or both internship opportunities.

For full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (PST) on Friday, September 13, 2024. Rolling interviews will be conducted through September 30. Both internships are expected to begin October 7, 2024.

ASCA Presidential Graduate Internship

The ASCA Presidential Graduate Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into the Board of Directors’ meetings, including the opportunity to interact directly with individuals on the Board. The main time commitments include attending the Board of Directors’ meetings during the days prior to the Annual Conference and providing programmatic and administrative support as needed. Additional responsibilities may arise during the conference, such as (but not limited to) staffing tables or assisting board members. This internship is expected to start October 7, 2024.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Attend ASCA Board of Directors meetings October 2024 – May 2025 as schedule permits.
  • Attend the ASCA Winter Board meeting prior to the Annual Conference on February 3-4, 2025.
  • Attend the 2025 Annual Conference from February 5 – February 8, 2025.
  • Shadow ASCA President throughout the conference and assist as needed.
  • Assist President-Elect in preparing for the incoming Board of Directors meeting.
  • Provide logistical and clerical support to ASCA leadership.
  • Provide logistical assistance at the Annual Business Meeting.
  • Create a presentation for the Board of Directors on a topic chosen by the President that is relevant to the Association and the field of student conduct.
  • Develop a written summary of the conference experience, including suggested changes to be made for future conferences, and present the summary to relevant constituents, including the Board of Directors, Central Office staff, and Conference Core Committee. The summary should be received within thirty (30) days of the end of the conference and the presentation scheduled within sixty (60) days post-conference.

ASCA Bracewell Conference Graduate Internship

The ASCA Bracewell Conference Graduate Internship provides the unique opportunity of experiencing the detailed behind-the-scenes coordination of a large-scale conference. This role involves assisting the Core Conference Committee with a variety of aspects of conference logistical planning and implementation. This internship is expected to start October 7, 2024.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Attend virtual Core Committee conference planning meetings leading up to the conference from October 2024 – January 2025.
  • Attend the 2025 Annual Conference from February 3 – February 8, 2025.
  • Shadow the Conference Chair, Assistant Conference Chair, and other members of the Conference planning team and assist as needed.
  • Assist the Core Conference Committee with on-site logistics as needed or directed.
  • Assist the Marketing & Communication Chair with all marketing needs.
  • Brainstorm and implement initiatives to enhance the conference experience for attendees.
  • Staff the registration table, assist with event set up, and provide logistical support throughout the conference.
  • Problem-solve as appropriate and represent the conference committee positively.
  • Actively engage in the conference and communicate feedback and observations to the Conference planning committee.
  • Develop a written summary of the conference experience, including suggested changes to be made for future conferences and present to relevant constituents, including the Board of Directors, Central Office staff, and Conference Core Committee. The summary should be received within thirty (30) days of the end of the conference and the presentation scheduled within sixty (60) days post-conference.