The Council of
Graduate Schools in Washington, DC is looking for summer interns. We have three
positions: Public Policy and Government Affairs, Research,
and Best Practices, and details/job descriptions are outlined
below. Click on the following link for information on how to apply: (http://www.internmatch.com/internships/council-of-graduate-schools/public-policy-and-government-relations-intern?i=0&location=151310&s=46.17632)
Position
Title: Public
Policy and Government Affairs Intern
Status:
Summer Internship beginning May/June 2014
Reporting
Reports to the Vice
President for Public Policy and Government Affairs
Basic Function
Assists the CGS Public
Policy and Government Affairs function in a variety of tasks as specified below
or assigned
Specific
Responsibilities
• Review articles on graduate education, STEM, competitiveness and other issues
related to CGS policy concerns. Organize information in an accessible
manner to use in advocacy, strategies and messaging.
• Update electronic lists such as Agency and Hill staff, and Association and
Federal Relations representatives.
• Monitor congressional committee web sites for hearings, reports, testimony and
briefings.
• Review recent GAO, Federal agency and association reports for issues relevant
to graduate education and research and provide summaries of key points.
• Identify topics and draft articles for government affairs newsletters.
• Monitor Federal Register for regulations, notice of proposed rulemaking,
requests for proposals and meetings on topics of interest to graduate education
and research.
• View congressional hearings that are webcast and provide written summaries of
the testimony and hearing proceedings.
Position Requirements
and Required Skills
• Full-time for the summer of 2014 for an eight week commitment at a scheduled 35
hours per week beginning in May/June 2014.
• Excellent writing skills; experience conducting independent and/or group
projects; strong organizational habits; courteous, proactive communication with
colleagues to ensure that timelines are met.
• A current student in a graduate degree program in political science, public
policy or a related discipline.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite applications; familiarity with large
national databases a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and complete projects independently, respond in
a timely manner and meet deadlines, and work cooperatively on team projects.
• Highly organized, with focus on details.
Stipend
$3,000 for an eight
week commitment paid on a semi-monthly basis.
Position
Title:
Research Intern
Status:
Summer Internship beginning May/June 2014
Reporting
Reports to the
Director of Research and Policy Analysis
Basic Function
Assists the CGS
Research and Policy Analysis function in a variety of tasks as specified with
the specific responsibilities described below or as assigned. Eligible
candidates should have experience and/or interest in both quantitative and
qualitative modes of inquiry, as well as an understanding of higher education
issues. Specific assignments will be determined based upon the skills,
knowledge, and expertise of the successful candidate and will likely be
distributed across a number of CGS projects, such as those concerning attrition
and completion, financial education, enrollment and degrees, and learning
outcomes, among others.
Specific
Responsibilities
• Identify, compile, and analyze data that will ultimately contribute to a
“Status of Graduate Education” report. This report is intended to be updated on
a regular basis in order to inform CGS member deans and policymakers about
characteristics of graduate institutions such as:
o Institution and programs
o Students
o Financial support
o Completion and attrition
o Workforce and career outcomes
o Others TBD
• Document the sources and methods used for this assignment so that subsequent
interns or CGS staff can update the data at future points in time.
• Perform other assignments to be determined based upon their skills, knowledge,
and expertise, such as:
o Preparing figures and tables for presentations
o Identifying and summarizing literature on topics related to graduate education
o Supporting benchmarking requests
Position Requirements
and Required Skills
• Full-time for the summer of 2014 for an eight week commitment at a scheduled 35
hours per week beginning in May/June 2014.
• Excellent writing skills; experience conducting independent and/or group
projects; strong organizational habits; courteous, proactive communication with
colleagues to ensure that timelines are met.
• Candidates must hold at least a master’s degree at a minimum; those pursuing a
doctorate are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible candidates should have experience and/or interest in quantitative
modes of inquiry, higher education, and large education datasets, such IPEDS,
Survey of Earned Doctorates, Census, Bureau of labor Statistics, etc.
• Experience in graduate education settings is a plus.
• Students in public policy, education, and social sciences are encouraged to
apply
Stipend
$3,000 for an eight
week commitment paid on a semi-monthly basis.
