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Douglass Residential College
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Douglass Residential College
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Douglass Residential College
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Douglass Residential College

Externship Job Listing

Organization Information

Organization / Company:
Douglass Dean's Office
Organization Description:
The office of the Dean at Douglass Residential College is the central administration for all programs, buildings, and activities at DRC. The Dean's office works with faculty and staff on strategic planning and future initiatives, building and campus improvements, alumni engagement and fundraising, communications, and connections with university administration.
Address
125 George St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Website:
douglass.rutgers.edu
Category:
Education, Non-Profit, and Human Services
Internship / Externship:
Winter 2026 - WEEK 2 ONLY (January 12-16)

Session and Deadline Information

Student Application Open Date/Time
9/14/2025 12:00 AM
Student Application Deadline Date/Time
10/13/2025 12:00 AM
Date the Externship Session Begins
1/12/2026
Date the Externship Session Ends
1/16/2026

Position Information

Description of Position:
Higher Education Administration - shadow the dean in meetings with university administrators, alumni, donors, and Douglass and IWL staff. Have strategy discussions prior to and following meetings, and have the opportunity to see how higher education administration systems work.

Strategic Planning - work on a project related to assessing how Douglass is meeting the benchmarks and metrics related to the implementation of our strategic plan. Externs will be given guidelines for outcomes, but will be asked to come up with their own approach to assessment or evaluation based on their experience, knowledge, and skills. Present their project to the Douglass staff and Dean.

Alumni Engagement and Fundraising - meet with alumni and prospective donors interested in supporting Douglass programs and students and share their experiences as a DRC student.
Pre-requisites or Requirements:
While first-year students are welcome, this may be more relevant for students who have more than one year of Douglass experience.
Position Type:
Hybrid (both in-person and remote)