Student Affairs Intern, 42 Porto
ABOUT US:
42 is one of the best coding schools in the world, with more than 54 campuses in over 31 countries. It is an inclusive school, open to anyone regardless of academic background or professional experience: anyone aged 17 or over is welcome to apply. The only requirement is to either have completed mandatory schooling in Portugal or be at least 18 years old. The school uses a disruptive learning approach based on a peer-to-peer, project-based learning method. There are no teachers or schedules, no tuition, and the whole program is free – sponsored by several individual and corporate benefactors. The entire program takes place physically in the campus, which is open 24 hours, 365 days a year, for students to come in and work whenever they want to.
42 Lisboa was launched in July 2020 by Shaken Not Stirred and has received almost 60,000 applications since then and +1000 students have passed by. A second 42 campus opened in Porto in July 2022 with +600 students started. Learn more about 42 Lisboa here and 42 Porto here.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Student Affairs Intern contributes to the student experience deployment at 42 Porto. This involves a wide range of tasks focused on supporting students' academic, social, and personal development and implementing academic activities & other community events, on a regular basis.
These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operations Team Support, to assist the operations team by streamlining processes, and coordinating resources to improve overall team efficiency and responsiveness.
- Supports relationships and contacts with applicants / students since the moment they enter the Piscine (selection bootcamp) until they graduate;
- Provides guidance and personalized counseling services to help students with personal and academic-related issues. This includes connecting students with campus resources and support services, managing mental health resources and crisis intervention, redirecting students to a specialist support whenever is necessary.
- Contributes to plan the school’s standard and recurrent curriculum events (e.g. ID Check, Kick-off, Exams) as well as other events, workshops, and initiatives that enhance the 42 campus experience and foster a sense of community among students.
- Assist in creating and implementing the pedagogical and community programs implemented by the school
- Support the implementation of projects proposed and developed by the school’s staff or students (student clubs’, students association, etc.);
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Studies in relevant fields like Education, Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology, Sociology or Business Administration;
- No experience needed;
- Communication: Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience in community and event management is a plus;
- Work Ethic: Demonstrated responsibility, autonomy, and reliability in your work.
- Team Player: A willingness to collaborate in an informal and dynamic work environment, with direct interaction with students and the team.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Portuguese.
- Experience in community and event management is a plus;
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Full Time Job;
- IEFP/Order Internship Contract;
- On-Site Position in Porto.
REPORTING TO: Chief Operations Officer 42 Portugal
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@42lisboa.com. Your application will only be considered if you email your CV and Cover Letter. Applications will be strictly confidential.
