Encourage Your Students to Join NOVA Corps: Applications Due Nov. 15

November 9, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA Corps, a paid student internship program through the Office of Student Affairs, is recruiting additional currently enrolled students to begin Spring 2024. Students in this role are charged with helping prospective, new and current students start and finish strong at NOVA.

The mission of NOVA Corps is to develop NOVA students’ professional skills for jobs after college while providing peer-to-peer support while here at NOVA.

General description: Student interns will perform a variety of customer service duties in support of educational programs.

Duties and tasks: Provide general information to students on a variety of programs, activities and procedures related to admissions, enrollment, College programs and activities primarily in person (face-to-face), as well as through telephone, email and/or online chat. Information to be provided includes completing the admission application, registration and general financial aid processes; assistance in navigating the student information system (SIS) and Canvas; and assistance with campus tours, virtual lobby, new student orientation, etc.

Essential functions: Provide courteous, friendly and knowledgeable service to students. Provide clear, consistent, up-to-date and accurate information. Attend team meetings, read emails and the College website, and utilize current job aids.

Note: One-week onsite training at NOVA’s Fairfax site is mandatory.

Benefits: 

  • Gain valuable hands-on technical and soft skills while you learn.
  • Develop leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that prepare you for jobs after college.
  • Develop collaborative skills helping peers start strong and succeed at NOVA.
  • Paid internship: $18 per hour.
  • Flexible, part-time work schedule (20 hours per week).
  • Casual dress code with free NOVA t-shirts.

Log into Career Connection to learn more and apply. The NOVA Corps application will be open through Wednesday, November 15.

Submitted by:
Dr. Linda Barthelus, Director of College Information Center, LBarthelus@nvcc.edu