Westminster University

Enrollment Management Communications Intern

Student Employment

Position Summary

The Enrollment Management Communications intern provides a Westminster student with a semester-long opportunity to work alongside the Enrollment Management Communications team creating effective messaging to prospective students. In addition to a long-term project, duties will include the following: generating Instagram content for the Westminster admissions page, editing and creating content geared toward prospective students, developing Enrollment Management communications knowledge, and assisting staff in daily office work when needed (preparing mailings, front desk coverage, etc.). The Enrollment Management Communications intern will receive communications mentorship and exposure to the communications team's role within an Enrollment Management context.

Primary Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Enrollment Communications Coordinator, determine a long-term project for the semester (ex. expand on existing self-guided tour, rethink contents of packets sent to admitted students, collect interviews from professors and classmates)
Assist in Instagram content creation for Westminster Admissions page
Edit and create content when necessary, research on Westminster website to assist in maintaining accuracy in content
Assist in printing and mailing content to prospective students, including admitted student packets, graduate inquiry folders, etc.

Learning Outcomes

Student Employees in the role of Enrollment Management Communications student employee will be able to take away the following skills from working in this position:

Critical Thinking – solve problems on the job and develop creative solutions and ideas
Communication Skills – consider how to communicate with prospective students and coworkers, as well as develop an understanding of Westminster’s branding guidelines
Teamwork – ability to work on a communications team
Leadership – build portfolio for resume, foster “networking” skills

Diversity and Inclusion

Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments included in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related diversity, equity and Inclusion both individually and as related to my filed of work, profession or discipline.

For all questions related to this position, please contact Maddie Hayes at mhayes@westminsteru.edu.

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