The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
Student Internship 2025 - Student Transition Assistant
Join us in shaping the future of student experiences at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. As the Student Transition assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our students arrive at university excited, prepared, and ready to thrive in higher education. Your mission is to develop an enrichment programme that is accessible, inclusive, and relevant, enhancing the overall student journey for new students joining Arts and Humanities programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Innovative Programme Design: Collaborate with the Director and Deputy Director of Education to design and implement enrichment activities that captivate and engage students from day one focusing on RISE, wellbeing and community development/
- Event Design and Promotion: Support the creation and promotion of dynamic activities and events that inspire and motivate students utilising existing resources from current Man Met platforms.
- Project and Event Management: Assist with project and event management planning for Semester 1.
Details
Dates: 26 May 2025 - 18 July 2025
Hours per week: 10
Students will be expected to develop the following skills and experiences while carrying out this internship:
- Passionate and Innovative: You are passionate about student success and have a knack for innovative thinking, always looking for new ways to enhance the student experience.
- Collaborative: You excel in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly with colleagues and students to achieve common goals.
- Detail-Oriented: Your attention to detail ensures that every aspect of our programs is executed flawlessly.
- Empathetic: You understand the diverse backgrounds and needs of our students, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Benefits of the Student Transition Assistant Role:
In this role, the Student Transition Assistant will have the opportunity to develop and enhance a wide range of skills and gain valuable experiences, including:
- Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in programme design, event planning, and project management, which are highly valuable skills in various professional fields.
- Leadership Skills: Develop leadership abilities by taking initiative in designing and implementing enrichment activities and events.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with faculty members, university staff, and students, expanding your professional network and enhancing future career prospects.
- Communication Skills: Improve communication and interpersonal skills by working closely with a diverse group of students and colleagues, fostering an inclusive and supportive community.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Enhance your ability to think creatively and solve problems by developing innovative solutions to improve the student experience.
- Cultural Competence: Increase cultural awareness and competence by working with students from various backgrounds, promoting an inclusive environment.
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful impact on the student journey by helping new students transition smoothly into university life.
- Personal Growth: Experience personal growth by working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, developing empathy and understanding for the diverse needs of students.
These benefits will not only contribute to the Student Transition Assistant’s personal and professional growth but also make a significant impact on the overall student experience within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
Please Note: Students are only eligible to undertake one internship under the 2025 Student Internship offering.