Student Administrative Aide 1 - Office of Academic Affairs

Wave of Support Student Intern Position

FALL 2026

Wave of Support is a campus-wide, collaborative program that supports students' mental and emotional health at Tulane University. The Wave of Support brings together the programs and services of the many existing student support offices with the goal of building a healthier campus by enhancing the holistic experience of our students in the realm of wellbeing. The initiative utilizes the Eight Dimensions of Wellness to redefine what it means to be a truly healthy campus while developing a community where members are prepared and encouraged to care for each other.

INTERN POSITION DESCRIPTION

Student interns support the program through:

• Providing continuous feedback on program development through the student lens
• Serving as a support ambassador among peers using the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
• Collaborating on special projects and events (Positively Blooming, Failure Tales, etc.) as needed

Desired Skills:

• Genuine interest in mental health and wellbeing on college campuses
• Curiosity to enhance skills in self-care, mindfulness, and empathy
• Ability to serve as a mental health advocate on and off campus

Skills to Develop:

• Personal growth and self-awareness
• Higher level of knowledge of mental health practices and higher education initiatives
• Social media, health communications, and marketing skills

Ideal Working Schedule: Flexible

DETAILS

Work Hours

Interns are expected to work 8-10 hours per week and are required to meet for one hour every other week with Wave of Support professional staff. Additionally, interns may be asked to attend working group and advisory council meetings for learning purposes only. Attendance of major Wave of Support Events (2 per semester) will be required. Interns are compensated $13 per hour.

Intern Characteristics

Interns should be caring students with a desire to make an impact on the culture of mental health at Tulane. A key component of this role is sharing the authentic student experience, so interns should be comfortable with open, honest, and direct communication with professional staff and key stakeholders. Last, while class and exam times always take priority, we expect interns to uphold their commitment as their insight is crucial to the development of this program.

To Apply

Complete the Wave of Support Intern application on WaveSync by 5 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026. Interviews will be held April 20 - 24 and candidates will be notified of hiring decisions by Thursday, April 30.

Email Sam Bruce, Senior Program Manager of Wave of Support, at waveofsupport@tulane.edu with any questions!

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