Student Service Division

Los Angeles Southwest College

Graduate Internship

Internship Description
The Student Services Division at Los Angeles Southwest College is seeking a Graduate Intern for the 2011/12
academic year to be placed in the Associated Student Organization (ASO) Office. The Intern will have the
opportunity to:
• Shadow a Counselor during counseling sessions and other daily functions
• Counsel ASO participants (supervised)
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate student success workshops
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate student leadership workshops
• Assist students with event planning and coordination
• Facilitate a student group throughout the academic year (supervised)
• Attend Student Services Division meetings, ASO Board Meetings, and Counseling Department Meetings
• Become familiar with the Offices of Student Services Division
• Assist with various office tasks related to counseling, academic success and personal skill development
• Gain experience working with students that are first generation, low-income and/or have a disability.

Background on the Student Services Division at Los Angeles Southwest College

The Student Services Division provides a broad range of programs and services to help students reach their
academic goals and to enhance their personal, intellectual and social development. The division offers many
extracurricular activities that contribute to campus life and the overall college experience for students at Los
Angeles Southwest College. The offices within the Student Services Division include: Admissions, Counseling,
Financial Aid, Matriculation, EOP&S, CalWorks, Disabled Student Services Program, International Program,
Outreach, and TRIO Programs.

Background on Associated Student Organization (ASO) at Los Angeles Southwest College

The ASO represents all students and sponsors activities including publications, assemblies, awards, student services,
and club and social activities. Membership in this organization permits participation in LASC-sponsored activities
and events, including free admission to certain social affairs and a reduction in the price of admission to every
college-sponsored activity which the Association is unable to furnish free to its members. The ASO helps increase
student engagement on campus and is a part of the shared governance process of the college.

Compensation
The Student Services Division at Los Angeles Southwest College Graduate Internship is an unpaid position. The
Student Services Division will provide the Intern with training on college resources, counseling strategies and usage
of LASC forms, ASO regulations and Los Angeles Southwest College counseling. In addition, any expenses needed
to prepare and present workshops or activities for ASO participants will be covered.

A temporary parking permit will be provided.

The number of hours per week worked will be negotiated between the Dean of TRIO Programs and the Intern. The
academic year begins August 29, 2011.

How To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter via email or regular mail expressing your interest and related experience
and/or education to:
Dr. Oscar Cobian
Dean, Specially Funded Projects-TRIO
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 West Imperial Highway
Los Angeles Southwest College
cobianom@lasc.edu

Resumes will be accepted until April 30th. Interviews will be scheduled in mid May and a selection made by the end
of May.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Cobian at (323) 241-5328 or via email at cobianom@lasc.edu.