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Earn your Master of Social Work and reduce your tuition with a graduate fellowship.
The Winston School of Education and Social Policy offers a wide range of internal (on-campus) graduate fellowship opportunities of the following types:
Note that, because of the 900 hours of field work integrated into the MSW curriculum, fellowships are not available for the second year of the program. Instead, all MSW graduate fellows will be automatically eligible for scholarship in the second year.
*The Provost Fellowships are not eligible to count as social work field placements. A 16 hour per week social work field placement is required in year 1 and these do not qualify as meeting the CSWE SW competencies.
Please note: This list does not include all of our Master of Social Work fellowships. Apply to discover additional opportunities!
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 Presidential Civic and Community Engagement Initiative seeks two Graduate Fellows to provide support, leadership, and guidance within the Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) realm at Merrimack College (25 hrs/week). The CCE fellows will recruit and train students within the school to prepare them for service and community-engaged opportunities and support faculty in CCE curriculum development. They will also engage in impact studies that evaluate the scope of civic and community engagement within each of the Schools, including Liberal Arts, the Girard School of Business, Health Sciences and Nursing, Winston School of Education and Social Policy, and Science and Engineering. The fellows will work closely with campus partners to execute and streamline programs for campus-wide initiatives.
The Food Recovery Network (FRN) Program at Merrimack College is part of the National Food Recovery Network, a nonprofit organization that partners with on-campus dining services to rescue unserved, usable food. Merrimack’s Food Recovery Network chapter recovers perishable food that would otherwise go to waste from our campus dining halls and donates it to those in need. The FRN Program Coordinator Grad Fellow will be working in a community-facing position directing our Merrimack College student volunteers, and working with community partners to provide a range of services to individuals and families in the Lawrence area. In an effort to respond to the needs of the community, and expand our existing efforts, the college has built a kitchen at our community center, Hands to Help with the purpose of providing free culturally appropriate food to hungry people. Our goals are to improve food access to local people in need, to build and strengthen relationships with community partners working with low-income residents, or fighting food insecurity, and to provide hands-on experience to Merrimack College students.
The grad fellow’s time will be spent primarily at Hands to Help (in Lawrence) with occasional work needing to be completed at the college. The Program Coordinator will oversee the management of food recoveries, cooking and food service shifts, and student volunteers. In addition to the daily staffing of Food Recovery Network, food recoveries, events, social media content, and student programming will also be planned and held with direction from the Director of Community Outreach and Operations. Last but not least, our fellow must embody and promote the values of inclusion, equity, and pluralism in all direct work with students and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population, including minoritized and international students.
The Center for Advising and Student Support (CASS) within the Winston School of Education & Social Policy (WSESP) is a one-stop location for students to receive both academic and career advising. The Fellow will support students’ acclimation and transition, focusing primarily on first-year and transfer Education and Human Development & Human Services majors, but also assisting with other students as needed. The Fellow does not need to have prior knowledge or experience with an education academic program, but simply a desire to gain hands-on experience in advising and take an active role in working with students. The Fellow will have the opportunity to work with representatives from the O’Brien Career Center, the Academic Success Center, and the Merrimack Institute for New Teacher Support.
In addition to responsibilities within the CASS office, the Fellow will participate in administrative activities related to the WSESP. There may also be opportunities in other categories based on the needs of the WSESP, as well as the interests and career objectives of the Fellow.
Fellows will also take part in Merrimack’s campus-wide Holistic Success Coaching program and as such have a small caseload of transitioning first year students to coach throughout the year. Duties include providing outreach and support to students, attending professional development trainings, and tracking student engagement in the Merrimack Connect Database.
Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 80%
Student Support and Advising: (80%)
Administrative and Operational: (20%)
The Graduate Resident Director (GRD) reports directly to the Area Coordinator (AC) in their assigned area. The GRD will co-supervise a Resident Advisor (RA) staff. In conjunction with their supervisor, they are responsible for the overall administration and daily operation of the assigned area. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to live in on-campus housing provided by the Office of Residence Life. Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 75%
GRDs are placed in a specific residential area on campus based on their skills and the needs of the department. On campus housing is provided to GRDs. The style of housing varies between residential areas, but all GRDs have a single bedroom to themselves and access to a private bathroom. GRDs are provided a full meal plan during the academic year while the dining hall is open. Option to renew for a second year with satisfactory performance as determined by direct supervisor and Associate Director for Selection, Training and Development in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Residence Life.
This position requires a start date in early July.
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 graduate assistant will work in the Dean of Students Office and assist with the facilitation of Merrimack College’s Crisis Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) system, which includes individual student outreach/support, case management, promotion/awareness of the CARE team, and training others to use the CARE system.
Strategic Planning & Assessment:
The Student-Athlete Academic Support and Compliance Fellow will be involved in the day-to-day responsibilities surrounding the academic and compliance regulations set forth by the NCAA and Merrimack College. The Fellow will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Affairs in monitoring and supporting the Varsity student athletes’ academic progress and tracking all compliance for the 25 Division I teams. In this role, the Fellow will develop and maintain programs to foster a positive experience for student-athletes as students, athletes and citizens at Merrimack. The candidate will gain valuable experience working cross-functionally with several departments at Merrimack to ensure the success of its student athletes.
The Graduate fellow in the Stevens Service Learning Center works with the staff on all aspects of the service learning program. The student will experience life in an office with much student traffic and will interact with students, faculty, administrators and community partners. The fellow will be responsible for placing service learning students into placement sites, helping to develop relationships with community partners and faculty instructors, and evaluating service learning students at the end of each semester. This position offers a variety of opportunities for a graduate student who is interested in academic/student life/community partnerships and other forms of civic & community engagement activities. These opportunities will be tailored to the needs of the student’s program.
Help to coordinate the service learning placements for specific courses:
Engage community partners in the service learning program at Merrimack College:
General Office Duties:
The MSW fellow will serve as part of our clinical treatment team, providing clinical and case management care to students, along with campus wide programming and education.
The Case Manager’s main role is to provide bridge support in connecting students to community resources. There will be times where a student needs additional support, outside of what the center can offer. The Case Manager will assist students in finding resources, contacting and connecting to resources and navigating any obstacles or difficult feelings. Some examples of resources might be:
These resources could be in lieu of working with a clinician at the center or as a supplemental support. During these student interactions, the Case Manager will also be tasked with providing empathy, validation, stress management etc. to support the student in the moment. There will also be a need to utilize motivational interviewing skills if the student is presenting as ambivalent or “stuck.”
The Case Manager will also be responsible for helping update and create resource lists for local supports which will live in the Counseling Center Share Drive for all to access. They will also outreach to local providers to create connections and relationships for more streamlined referrals.
The Case Manager will also hold daily Brief Assessment blocks where they will provide initial assessments for first time students and refer them to appropriate resources. Typical resources include:
Finally, the Case Manager will work with graduate fellows in CARE and OWE to develop programming, outreach, workshops and groups to address mental health trends of the student population.
The office of Intercultural Initiatives (II) is seeking a Graduate Fellow to provide support, leadership and guidance regarding the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus. Working in the Office of Intercultural Initiatives and reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Unity House, the Intercultural Fellow will provide both administrative and programmatic support for multiple DEI student-focused initiatives using a variety of program management, project management, communication, data management, and organizational skills.
The Unity house provides programming and peer support services to traditionally under-represented populations at Merrimack College which is focused on the further advancement of a school-wide culture that welcomes and celebrates all students. We are looking for a vibrant advocate for social justice who also wants to participate in the continued development of this division at Merrimack College. This position requires a state date one week prior to the official start date of the program.
With the support of a grant from the State of Massachusetts, the Early College Program is a collaboration between Merrimack College and the Lawrence Public Schools (LPS). This Early College Program will facilitate up to 200 students from high need geographical areas in performing early college coursework at Merrimack College.
This program is administered by the Merrimack College Winston School of Education & Social Policy and builds upon the School’s commitment to the future of young people. The Early College Program promises to serve as a model that will enrich the classroom and campus experience for a diverse body of students, many of whom are typically underrepresented in higher education.
The program includes:
The Coordinator will support the program in a number of ways including providing academic support to students, and collaborating with staff at the high schools and faculty and staff across Merrimack to ensure clear and consistent communication and problem-solving. This could be particularly appealing to someone that would embrace the role of mentor to a population of students typically underserved by higher education. The ideal candidate will be interested in student support, event planning, workshop building, and have strong organizational skills.
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.
The Master of Social Work 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:
Questions? All interested students should email Callie Friant-Bulens in Graduate Admissions for further information.
Dean and Alumni Scholarships are available to students who are not receiving a fellowship. No additional application is needed.
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