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Hours of Operation
Monday - Wednesday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Thursday 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Friday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Providing Two Years of Experience in Student Union Operations, Services, Conferences and Event Management
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Since 1966, the Central Connecticut State University Student Center has been committed to providing a comprehensive professional program for students interested in entering the field of higher education.
The focus of the two-year internship is to train and to develop young professionals who will positively contribute to the field of Student Affairs.
The experiential learning environment of Central aims to increase the personal growth and development of a diverse group of young professionals at a four year, regional, comprehensive public university.
Guided by the role of the college union, the Student Center leads in the development of community as the gathering place of the campus. The internship will include experiences and skill development in operations, student services, personnel management, leadership training, technical services, Esports, conferences and event management.
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For more information, please contact
Student Development in Higher Education Graduate Program Coordinator
Jelane Kennedy
860.832.2119
jakennedy@ccsu.edu
For questions, please contact
Matthew Landrigan
Assistant Director, Student Center Services
Student Center
860.832.3821
matthew.landrigan@ccsu.edu
The Student Center is looking for talented, energetic individuals interested in pursuing a career in higher education!
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree by May 2026.
- Acceptance into the Graduate School Program at a Connecticut State University (Central, Eastern, Southern, or Western).
- Availability to begin the internship experience by May 26, 2026.
- Assist in the daily operations of the Student Center, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Support the planning, coordinating, and executing of campus events and conferences
- Supervise students staff and assist with training, scheduling, and development
- Collaborate with campus partners to enhance student engagement and programming
- Assist in managing event reservations, facility logistics, and customer service
- Apply theories and concepts from coursework into practice within a student affairs setting
- Participate in professional development activities, including one-one-one coaching with faculty mentors
- Two years of full time work within Student Center Operations, Services, Conferences and Event Management.
- One-on-one coaching by faculty members throughout the program.
- Direct application of theory/course content into practice in a professional setting.
- A $20,000 stipend for 12 month contract with one-year renewal.
- Tuition is waived for part-time study. Students are responsible for other fees as applicable.
- May include: travel and delegate fees to regional ACUI regional conference; travel and delegate fees for one professional conference for the purpose of job searching during the second year.
In order to apply for the Student Center Graduate Internship, please complete the online application linked here. In the application, you will be asked to upload the following:
- Your current resume
- One letter of recommendation
- Your unofficial transcript
Internship applications received by February 1, 2026 will receive first preference, but applications will be considered until all positions are filled.