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The Master of Education in Higher Education Fellowship links graduate study with a nine-month field-based professional experience in a college or university setting.
The Winston School of Education and Social Policy offers a wide range of internal (on-campus) graduate fellowship opportunities of the following types:
Please note: This list does not include all of our M.Ed. in Higher Education fellowships. Apply to discover additional opportunities!
The Office of International and Multicultural Affairs is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages dialogue, learning, education and diversity. The role of the Coordinator is to develop and implement educational programs and support services to meet the needs of underserved students from diverse backgrounds. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with other departments to contribute to the college’s overall goal of ensuring that all students feel welcome and part of our campus community. In collaboration with members of the Office of International and Multicultural Affairs staff, the Coordinator will play a pivotal, leadership role in the development and implementation of campus initiatives that focus on academic success and retention of underserved students.
Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 95%
The Fellow will work collaboratively with the Office of Student Engagement & Civic and Service-Learning Office (Offices are jointly housed together) to support engagement opportunities as well as civic/service-learning needs of the students, faculty and community partners. The Fellow will be working directly with the Coordinator of Civic and Service-Learning, Student Engagement staff and a group of faculty to transform the offerings and engagement of MCC students across these areas. Fellow will gain experience with curriculum creation, establishing community partnerships and working with students and faculty to develop projects that allow them to directly apply what they are learning in their classroom to create solutions to real world problems that impact their community. The fellow will also assist with student club & organization needs from a civic lens offering community service opportunities for these students and assist with other programming as interested.
Estimated percentage of work that involves contact with students: 85%. Contact may be virtual, in-person or hybrid.
The graduate fellow in the Admission – Welcome Center will be responsible for assisting Admission staff members with all aspects of the effective recruitment of prospective students. As a Visitor Services and Ambassador Program Admission Associate, the graduate fellow will interact daily with prospective students and families, as well as current students, faculty and staff members across campus. The fellow should be an energetic, customer-service oriented self-starter who is comfortable communicating to diverse audiences. The Visitor Services and Ambassador Program Admission Associate will also work closely with the Admission Ambassador program to assist in the growth of the program.
The admission process is cyclical and fellows will have the opportunity to assist with all stages of the admission cycle, including recruitment travel, campus visits, application processing and evaluation, special events, and yield efforts.
Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 95%
Compass seeks to foster student success through a program of transformational learning experiences including cohort courses, academic coaching, and coordinated support services. The Academic Coaching team seeks to gradually increase the students’ self-reliance through academic and professional skill building. The graduate fellow for Compass will be responsible for assisting the Compass team in supporting entering freshmen with the academic and social support they need to foster to meet the demands of higher education. The projected student acceptance into Compass for Fall 2024 is 280 incoming freshmen; the graduate fellow will be responsible for providing academic coaching to a caseload of about 25 students.
The Compass Fellow will receive training to help students transition between high school and college and develop skills such as critical thinking and reading, college-level writing, time management strategies, goal setting and self-discipline through one-on-one academic coaching meetings, team-led workshops, and guided study time.
Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 90%
The graduate fellow in Freshman Admission will be responsible for assisting Undergraduate (Day) Freshman Admission staff members with all aspects of the recruitment and enrollment of prospective students. As an Admission Associate, the graduate fellow(s) will interact daily with prospective students and families, as well as current students, faculty and staff members across campus, and should thus be an energetic, customer-service oriented self-starter who is comfortable communicating to diverse audiences. The Admission Associate will also work collectively with the Admission Operation staff, Admission International Team, Admission Transfer Team and Admission Welcome Center Staff on various projects. The admission process is cyclical and fellows will have the opportunity to assist with all stages of the admission cycle, including recruitment travel, campus visits, application processing and evaluation, advising, special events, and yield efforts.
The Clubs & Organizations Graduate Fellow is critical in supporting the activities of the Clubs & Organizations and Fraternity & Sorority Life at Merrimack College as well as the events and programs within the Office of Student Involvement. This position involves handling administrative tasks, event coordination, and supporting student organizations alongside the Clubs & Organizations Coordinator. They will assist with event management, recruitment, group dynamics, workshops, and training initiatives. This position will contribute to the success of leadership and programming initiatives within student organizations and recreational programs, and will support programs planned by the Office of Student Involvement.
The graduate fellow in the Office of Community Standards will gain knowledge in and assist with the facilitation of the student conduct system, including holding administrative hearings and acting as the chairperson for student conduct hearing boards.
The fellow will also work in collaboration with offices on campus on health and wellness initiatives and programs. Additionally, the graduate fellow may be called upon for administrative support of the Merrimack College CARE system.
The Graduate Ambassador and Admission Associate will work with the Sr. Asst. Director of Graduate Admission to support recruitment efforts and manage the Graduate Ambassadors. They will work closely with the admissions team on day-to-day operations, including reaching out to prospective students, reporting and process enhancement, event planning, and supporting other important initiatives. They will also manage the Graduate Ambassadors program. Graduate Ambassadors are a select group of students dedicated to the positive promotion of the College. Graduate Ambassadors will have a profile on the Merrimack College website which allows prospective students to reach out with questions about our graduate programs, Merrimack’s campus, and other concerns. The Graduate Ambassador and Admission Associate will also have the opportunity to engage in additional projects as needed by the Office of Graduate Admission that are of interest to them.
Graduate Ambassadors:
Graduate Admission:
This position focuses primarily on supporting students who are currently on academic probation. The graduate fellow will work one-on-one with students for weekly academic coaching and co-teach a related one-credit course in growth mindset, student development theory, and practical applications for academic improvement. As part of the Academic Progress team, the graduate fellow works with other graduate fellows, an Academic Progress Coach, and the Academic Progress Coach and Coordinator. In this position, the grad fellow will collaborate with offices across campus including the Writing, Tutoring, and Math Center, Compass Program, Austin Scholars Program, Accessibility Services, First Year Experience Program, School Advising Centers, etc. This position reports to the Academic Progress Coach and Coordinator for professional development and supervision. The Academic Progress team is part of Student Success which serves Merrimack College students across all majors by providing academic support for building, strengthening, and maintaining the academic skills needed to perform at the college level.
The Fellow will be responsible for a variety of efforts and initiatives designed to develop, deliver, track and evaluate professional and skills development training for students. The Fellow will also assist in managing the digital badging initiative, meeting with staff and faculty across campus to design and issue digital badges for non-credit bearing professional development and specific skills training. In collaboration with OCCD professional staff, the Fellow will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting data for programs, events, center engagement, technology engagement and usage and post-graduation success from a variety of sources to enable data-driven decision making.
Within this position, the Fellow will have the ability to present workshops on career development topics as designated by the professional staff and experience. Finally, the Fellow will support students, faculty and staff in using technology platforms currently in place and will help to evaluate and implement new technology platforms and initiatives.
Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 40%
The Student Engagement and Program Manager will facilitate a program to support the Pioneer Scholars by building community, cultivating a sense of belonging, managing student development and success workshops, and providing holistic mentoring for the Scholars. The program manager will check in regularly with Pioneer Scholars, both as individuals and as a cohort. They will work to ensure a smooth transition to college for the Pioneer Scholars, and will help to support the student’s personal, intellectual, and professional journeys. This position will collaborate with multiple stakeholders on campus, including the Provost’s Office, the Academic Success Center, The O’Brien Center for Career Development, Office of Admission, and Student Affairs.
The commuter lounge is a place for students to go and feel like they have a home on campus. The Commuter Student Engagement Fellow reports directly to the Assistant Director of Residential Programs & Off-Campus Services. The Commuter Student Engagement Fellow co-supervises a Student Ambassadors for Commuter Engagement (SACE) staff making sure they are meeting the needs of their students while offering a variety of programs. In conjunction with their supervisor, they are responsible for overseeing the commuter student lounge, creating a welcoming space for commuters.
The Academic & Career Advisor will work with the Advising team on recruitment and retention initiatives in the School of Arts and Sciences specifically with Science students. They will work collaboratively with the Dean’s office, and various academic department faculty and staff. They will provide pre-advising information to first-year and sophomore students. This additional layer of communication and support for underclassmen is designed to maximize the student-faculty advisor relationship and is aimed at guiding students to make timely and informed decisions about course selection and registration. The Academic & Career Advisor will also be a part of the College’s Retention Intervention Team. (Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 50-60%)
The Transfer & Bachelor Degree Completion Admission (BDC) Associate will work closely with the Assistant Director of Admission to help prospective students with their application, admission and enrollment at Merrimack College. This role will provide you with experience working with prospective students and families, traveling to local Community Colleges, conducting information sessions, co-managing overall communication with our prospective transfer students, management of the transfer credit system and more!
Warrior One Stop Graduate Fellows play an important role in Merrimack’s retention of students and overall student experience. Enthusiasm and willingness to share knowledge of Merrimack is what helps retain bright and talented students. Students feel like they can relate to our fellows, as they are students too, and thats what makes this role so impactful. Not only are they impacting students directly, but also learning what goes on behind the scenes in such an operational area allows them to gain knowledge of how things work, which helps better serve our students.
The graduate fellow for Orientation and New Student Programs will assist with the coordination, execution and oversight of our Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Orientation programs as well as our student leader selection processes. They will also assist with overall matriculation and retention initiatives for undergraduate students.
Please note that the Orientation Fellow begins their position early (August 1).
Located in the Winston School of Education and Social Policy, the Department of Applied Human Development and Community Studies (AHDCS) seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator. The department includes Master’s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Community Engagement, Higher Education, School Counseling, and Social Work. It also includes an undergraduate program in Human Development and Human Services and coursework and an emerging graduate program in Speech Language Communication.
The School of Arts and Sciences works closely with the Academic Success Center on retention efforts, including: a) advising undeclared students in the Discover Program, b) major & career exploration/academic coaching, c) working with campus organizations to promote programs & support to students, d) working with the retention efforts on outreach to at-risk students. Every year, approximately 130 first-year students are Undeclared majors. If counted as a major, undeclared would be one of the largest majors in the first-year class. Undeclared students experience anxiety about not having a major and often doubt whether they should be in college. Academic advising is a major tool for retention of undeclared students. Discover students are often confused about major offerings and the trajectory of the college career and beyond. They need specialized guidance toward areas of academic interest, careers, professional development, and how one discovers a major that is the right fit. They require individually focused advising on possible majors and minors. Advising with the Discover Team enables students to meet with their assigned Discover academic advisors with a preliminary schedule already filled out, thus creating time for deeper conversations. Throughout the year, this retention specialist would also work closely with the supervisor on the Proactive Case Management on identifying Arts and Science students at risk of dropping out of college or transferring and then reach out to them on an individual basis.
Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 85%
The Accessibility Services Graduate Fellow will work closely with Accessibility Services staff, the Academic Success Center staff, and the college community. Over the course of a year-long experience, the Accessibility Services Graduate Fellow will gain an understanding of college disability services and be involved in the process of accommodations from the initial stage of “Requesting for Services” through ongoing student support. The Accessibility Services Graduate Fellow will collaborate on projects that are of interest to the Graduate Fellow and that benefit the Office.
Over the year, the Accessibility Services Graduate Fellow will be responsible for learning the process for outreach to students, faculty and staff on behalf of the general office workflow and our Testing Center as well as maintaining a caseload of students as an Academic Success Coach. Throughout the year, the Fellow will gain a basic understanding of the FERPA and ADA laws that govern college-level accommodations and communication with students and families. The Fellow will begin to have a deeper understanding and working knowledge of the ADA and other legislation to interpret how accommodations are translated into the college environment. Should there be any special career interests for the Fellow, there will be opportunities to work with the supervisor on exploring these goals, such as gaining supervisory experience, specialized groups/programs, and/or participation in other accommodation areas/trainings/presentations.
Interested in student advising, support and development – this forward facing position will allow you to interact with students in a busy and challenging academic support office. A science or engineering background is not necessary – a willingness to mentor and support students is!
The Program Coordinator will work on with the Advising team on recruitment and retention initiatives in the School of Science & Engineering, working collaboratively with the Dean’s office, and various academic department faculty and staff. The coordinator will provide pre-advising information to first-year and sophomore students. This additional layer of communication and support for underclassmen is designed to maximize the student-faculty advisor relationship and is aimed at guiding students to make timely and informed decisions about course selection and registration. The coordinator will also be a part of the College’s Retention Intervention Team, and may represent the School at various Open Houses and Accepted Student Days.
The Master of Education in Higher Education program is still accepting fellowship applications on a rolling basis!
We strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible for your best chance at a preferred placement. Applications will be accepted until all fellowship positions have been filled.
The process is as follows:
Please note: Participation in the fellowship placement process is NOT a guarantee of a fellowship.
Questions? All interested students should email Callie Friant-Bulens in Graduate Admissions for further information.
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Dean and Alumni Scholarships are available to students who do not receive a fellowship. No additional application is needed.
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The week-long series, also part of the College’s Unity in Diversity Days, was run by the First Year Experience programs and provided an open space for dialogue.