Doctoral Student Internship Program

Academic Recovery Program Design intern
 

Position code: DSIP-W2026-01
Supervisor: Juliet Dunphy
Unit: Student Success Centre
Start date: January 19, 2026
Status of employment: Casual, part-time, 15 hours/week, 150 hours total.
Hourly rate: $33.59
Number of positions: 1
Language requirements: English
Work model: Hybrid
Location: SGW

Internship description

The Student Success Centre seeks a doctoral intern to develop a new Back on Track summer 2026 program for undergraduate students placed on conditional or failed standing following academic assessment. Building upon existing Student Learning Services resources and complementing our student-centered approach, the intern will contribute to the development of a research-informed, engaging program that helps students regain acceptable academic standing. This project-based internship offers experience in program design, curriculum development, and student success strategy within a higher education context, contributing directly to Concordia’s mission to foster student success and retention.

Responsibilities

• Review best practices and literature on academic recovery and probation programs in higher education. 
• Analyze Concordia’s current and previous academic probation and readmission initiatives.
• In collaboration with Student Learning Services, develop a structured Back on Track program model, learning outcomes, and summer 2026 delivery plan.
• Design learning modules, activities, and support materials.
• Consult with key campus partners (Academic Advising, Student Learning Services, Career Counselling and Educational Transitions, etc.) for feedback and alignment.
• Prepare a final report summarizing findings, program design, and recommendations for pilot implementation. 

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Knowledge of higher education or student success practices
• Experience with program or curriculum design
• Excellent written communication and synthesis abilities
• Project management and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Familiarity with pedagogical or learning design principles

Step 1. Application phase

You must send your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox at dsip@concordia.ca. In the subject line, clearly indicate the position code of the internship position for which you are applying. Attach your resume and cover letter as one document (.PDF, .DOCX) using the naming format “Last name – first name – position code”

If you are applying for more than one internship position, you must send a separate email and application for each position.

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, November 21, 5 p.m. EST, for all of the internship applications listed.

Please note that by applying to a DSIP internship, you allow us to share your application internally for other potential opportunities.

Step 2. Selection phase

Once you have sent your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox, the DSIP program coordinator will share your application with the unit. At this stage of the application process, the unit will be responsible for any further communication. If you are selected for an interview, the unit will contact you directly to schedule an interview before the end of the fall term. They may also request references and additional documents to validate your qualifications.

Step 3. Offer phase

If you’ve reached this stage, it means you were selected for the internship position – congratulations! The unit will send you an offer letter to be reviewed and signed. The unit will provide further information and instruction regarding your internship.

Accessibility

Concordia strives to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, dsip@concordia.ca.