What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Student Intern – International Quality Assurance & Research position at WASC Senior College and University Commission?
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. WSCUC’s outcomes-focused accreditation supports institutions in building and sustaining innovative educational programs and assures the public that accredited institutions meet rigorous standards of quality and effectiveness.
Position Overview
WSCUC seeks a self-starting and resourceful graduate student intern to support research on higher education quality assurance, accreditation, and licensing systems across several countries. The intern will conduct institutional-level research on characteristics such as financial viability, student success, and governance practices, and will compile information and enter data to track these institutions.
Responsibilities
- Research quality assurance and licensing systems in select countries.
- Analyze higher education institutions abroad for financial characteristics, student outcomes, and governance structures.
-Identify effective global higher education partnerships.
- Data entry/tracking of international prospects.
-Develop and help operationalize international educational activities.
- Summarize findings in clear written reports and presentations.
- Support special projects related to international higher education policy and practice.
Qualifications
- Current graduate student in higher education, international education, public policy, or related field.
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Ability to use Excel for data entry, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint.
- Interest in higher education, accreditation, and/or international education.
- Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus.
- Familiarity with using AI research and writing tools is a plus.
Details
- Part-time: approximately 20 hours per week.
- Rate: $28 per hour.
- Remote work.
- Position will run for six months on a pilot basis, with the possibility of extension for the remainder of the year.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Reports to Stephanie Huie, Vice President
How to Apply
Submit the Following to jobs@wscuc.org:
- CV.
- Cover letter that includes a short overview of experience, earliest date available to start, availability (hours per week available to commit).
- Brief writing sample.
Application deadline is April 10. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Salary : $28