The Executive Intern Program
at Elon University
Application
Overview: The Executive Intern Program provides several juniors and seniors opportunities to:
1. Work with mentors from the University Senior Staff
2. Develop leadership skills
3. Learn about higher education administration and senior organizational management
4. Work on projects with senior staff members.
The Executive Internship program is administered through the Office of the President. Potential
assignments are w:
 Admissions and Financial Planning
 Athletics
 Business, Technology and Finance
 Office of the President
 Provost and Academic Affairs
 Student Life
 University Advancement
 University Communications
Time Commitment: Students attend orientation and introductory sessions most Fridays during
the fall semester, shadow their mentors and complete projects in Winter Term, conclude the
program in the spring through reflection and capstone experiences, and disseminate the findings
of their projects to appropriate university personnel or bodies. Interns should plan on these
events requiring a couple hours each week during the fall semester. Interns must be on campus
during Winter Term, which is a full-time 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
commitment. During Winter Term interns work on projects, attend meetings, and work with
senior staff members’ and other staff. During spring term, interns attend campus events, continue
meeting with senior staff members, help interview intern candidates, and complete their projects.
Requirements: Applicants must be rising juniors or seniors in good academic and judicial
standing, be available to work full-time on campus during Winter Term, and demonstrate ability
to maintain confidentiality. Students who wish to apply for the Executive Intern Program should
complete the general background information section (below), list 3 professional references
(including one faculty member), answer 2 short-answer questions, attach a resume, and attach a
one-page cover letter explaining their interest in the program. Applications are due Friday,
March 20 by 5pm. Interviews will follow Spring Break, and decisions will be released mid April.
The Executive Intern Program at Elon University
Name:
Campus Box:
Home Address:
City:
State:
Student ID:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
GPA:
Graduating Year:
Free Response Questions
Please answer the following questions in 150 words or less each and attach to your
application:
1. If you had the opportunity to provide feedback to senior staff members about a challenge
facing our campus, what would you say?
2. Describe an impactful relationship that you have shared with either a faculty or staff
member at Elon. How has it influenced your Elon experience?
Additional Information
Please list membership in any organization and any other involvement on or off campus:
Rank your preliminary preferences for placement from 1 (highest) to 9 (lowest)
Admissions and Financial Planning
Athletics
Business, Finance and Technology
Office of the President
CREDE
Provost and Academic Affairs (including with Chief Diversity Officer)
Student Life
University Advancement
University Communications
Please list names & contact information of professional references, including one faculty member:
1.
2.
3.
Please submit your application to execintern@elon.edu, along with a resume and cover letter
explaining your interest in the program, by Friday March 20 by 5:00 p.m. Or, applications may
be delivered in person to Alahna Booth in the Office of the President in Powell building 104. For
questions, please email students Conner Croxson (mcroxson@elon.edu) or Carley Gaynes
(cgaynes@elon.edu) or Administrative Assistant Alahna Booth (abooth4@elon.edu) or call
336.278.7918.