AL AKHAWAYN UNIVERSITY IN IFRANE

PiP

PRESIDENTIAL

INTERNSHIP

PROGRAM

2019-2020

A NOTE FROM

PRESIDENT

OUAOUICHA

Dear applicants,

Thank you for your interest in Al Akhawayn

University in Ifrane’s Presidential Internship

Program. At AUI, we value young leadership,

cross-cultural exchange, and learning that builds

successful careers. These values are the pillars of

the Presidential Internship Program, which attracts

some of the brightest graduates from U.S.-style,

liberal arts colleges from around the world.

Across campus, we are eager to learn from our

Presidential Interns, whose undergraduate

leadership and passion for a global liberal arts

education strengthen the mission of our university.

Previous cohorts of Presidential Interns have

demonstrated their commitment to their jobs by

strengthening on-going projects and even

launching new office initiatives. Presidential Interns

also contribute to the community outside of their

offices by joining recreational sports teams,

organizing theme campaigns, and facilitating

English conversation groups, for example.

While in Morocco, we encourage Presidential

Interns to travel often and deliberately. Our

interns encounter culture, relationships,

languages, and ideas that foster curiosity and

understanding across difference.

I look forward to reinforcing our Presidential

Internship Program with your participation

and suggestions.

DRISS OUAOUICHA

President Al Akhawa yn University in Ifra ne

PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) launched its Presidential Internship program

(PiP) in Fall 2016. The program provides recent graduates from US-accredited,

American-style universities an opportunity to learn about Moroccan culture and

language, while working at an American-model, liberal arts university. Our main campus

sits amid Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains in the quiet, mountaintop town of Ifrane,

which is 45 minutes away from Fez, Morocco’s second largest city.

Interns spend one academic year working at AUI. Each intern is a full-time member of an AUI

office that closely aligns with their professional interests. Interns are entitled to enroll in one

tuition-free course each semester and are especially encouraged to take language courses.

Interns enjoy rent-free housing, a monthly stipend, health insurance, on-campus

healthcare, and access to all campus amenities (library, fitness center, shuttles, cafés,

etc.).

AUI welcomes PiP applications from candidates from all nationalities and citizenship

statuses who have US-style, liberal arts undergraduate degrees. Please note that

students who have completed the entirety of their undergraduate educations in

Morocco are not eligible to apply.

EMPLOYMENT

CONDITIONS

& BENEFITS

WORK ARRANGEMENTS,

STIPEND & BENEFITS

The AUI Presidential Internship Program will begin

with an orientation program in late August/early

September 2019. The first day of work will be the

start of September and end June 30, 2020. Each

intern will undergo an evaluation by their

supervisor in late December/early January in order

to determine whether their employment contract

will continue throughout the year.

The internships are considered paid volunteer

positions and carry a small stipend. To cover basic

expenses, interns receive a small stipend during

their time in Ifrane. These stipends are paid in ten

monthly installments at the end of each month into

the intern’s bank account. The first payment is on

September 30, 2019, and the last payment is one

week before the end of June 2020. For the 2019-

2020 academic year, the stipend will be 3,000

Moroccan Dirhams (MAD) per month. The stipend

will not be taxable in the United States provided

that the intern remains outside the U.S. for 330

days or more. Interns will be provided with a

settling-in advance of 500 Moroccan Dirhams upon

their arrival in Ifrane against their first month’s

stipend, and 2,000 Moroccan Dirhams towards

their round-trip airfare home upon successful

completion of their contract with AUI in June 2020.

Interns follow the administrative, rather than the

academic, schedule. The work week at AUI is

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Some positions require overtime and weekend

work during times of heavy activity.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EXPLORATION

AUI is deeply involved in its community and takes pride in its outreach activities.

Interns may take advantage of additional time allotted during the workweek for

approved community outreach projects, cultural exploration, or personal

development. The interest of the intern will determine the activity and type of

involvement with the local constituents. Time away from the office will consist of up to

four hours per week scheduled regularly with the intern supervisor.

ACADEMIC BENEFITS

Each semester, interns may take one scheduled, tuition-free course at the AUI. Language courses are encouraged. Interns are also encouraged to partake in

special seminars, lectures, and brown-bags, featuring discussions with scholars

and community experts on various political, cultural, or social aspects of the MENA

region.

HEALTH INSURANCE

AUI will provide basic medical examination care through the AUI clinic and

health insurance. However, interns are strongly encouraged to take out

supplementary insurance with adequate world-wide coverage.

HOUSING

Interns will be housed in gender segregated single room dorms on-campus. The

dorm rooms have a small refrigerator within the room, and the dorm complex offers a

shared kitchen for cooking. The cost of housing and basic maintenance will be

covered by the annual budget of each intern’s office. Interns are allowed to occupy

their housing units until July 15, 2020, if they wish to remain in Morocco until such a

time.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES & OFF TIME

Interns are entitled to 15 personal days, in addition to official holiday time and a

five-day break around New Year. This provides the interns with the opportunity to

travel both independently and through AUI sponsored trips. The interns are also

invited to join new faculty members on a number of subsidized trips around Ifrane

and Morocco, and participate in any student-arranged trips in Morocco. Any time

away from the office in connection with travel plans must be approved by the

intern’s supervisor.

The exact dates for the week-long staff break around the near year will be

confirmed in the fall semester. Interns

will follow the staff schedule, not the

student and faculty calendar.

TRANSPORTATION

Interns are responsible for

their own transportation

to/from Morocco. AUI will

arrange to have the interns

met at the Fes-Saïss airport

(FEZ) and escorted to their

rooms. Interns are also

responsible for their own

transportation to/from work

during the school year. Free

shuttles are available during

the school year.

2019-2020

OPENINGS OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (V P S A) and The COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM ( C I P ) THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE ( F Y E ) THE CENTER FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE ( C L E ) THE OFFICE OF INTERFAITH LIFE and THE HEALTH CENTER

THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT

THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES’ OFFICE (S A O)

THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION ( D E V C O M )

THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH & EFFECTIVENESS (O I R E )

THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT (O I A) THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ( S H S S ) THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM ( C I P ) THE AZROU CENTER, THE NO VIOLENCE ALLIANCE ( N O V A ), AND THE HILLARY CLINTON CENTER

POSITION

DESCRIPTIONS

THE HEALTH CENTER & THE OFFICE OF INTERFAITH LIFE

This position is shared between two units, the Health center and the Interfaith Office.

The Health Center

The mission of the University Health Center is to provide healing, caring, and

education to the University community through the following services:

• Primary Care Services • General Health Information • Health & Wellness • Personal & Psychological Counseling • Injury Treatment • Nutrition Information • Pharmacy for Common Medicines • Prevention and Health Awareness Campaigns • Referral and Transfer for Specialized Care • All services and consultations are kept in strict confidence. Interns will be responsible in part for communicating with faculty, staff and

students; thus, the ideal candidate would have some knowledge of French and/or

Arabic, as well have some general experience with healthcare

management/healthcare services. The general objective is to upgrade the quality

of service to the AUI community and improve the management of the Center

The Office of Interfaith Life (OIL)

The intern should be able to set up a program of activities and arrange for logistics

insuring that more is offered to our students in the domain of interfaith

understanding, appreciation, learning, dialogue, and engagement.

The ideal candidate would have some French and/or Arabic language skills, interest

in social issues, interest in interfaith work, some academic study in religion or social

issues, excellent social skills, and strong communications skills.

THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS ( V P S A ) &

THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM ( C I P)

This position is shared between the Office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs

and the Community Involvement Program

VPSA Office The responsibilities of the intern will include supporting the updating of the manual of

policies and procedures for some Student Affairs units; editing of the student and

applicant handbook; creating up-to-date content for the Division’s website; and re-

envisioning and upgrading administrative forms. The intern will also play a role in

assisting with the university’s annual commencement exercises

Community Involvement Program As part of their graduation

requirements, all degree-seeking

undergraduate students must

complete a community

involvement initiative with an

accredited NGO in a field of

human development. In this

position, the intern will help plan

training events and conferences

related to fulfillment of CIP

requirement (e.g. the role of Civil

Society in addressing pressing

social problems), organize and

lead round table discussions with

students about their community involvement experiences, read and suggest

corrections/additions to student’s CIP reports, and will work with the Director to improve

the current system. The candidate must be able to perform basic statistical analysis and

a degree in Education is preferred. French and/or Arabic language proficiency would be

a plus.

THE RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAM The responsibilities of the intern in the Department of Housing Services and Residential Life

include, but are not limited to, coaching Resident Assistants (RAs); helping plan and implement

student orientation; and strengthening the residential learning components of the First-Year

Experience Program.

The ideal candidate for this role will have some background with building and strengthening

residential communities and providing mentorship/guidance to university students. This intern

also will have a strong appreciation and/or aptitude for architecting inclusive student policies.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys working with people routinely, and has a talent for

managing and anticipating logistics.

THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

The intern will work closely with the Manager of the Office of the President and will be a

key team member involved in the coordination of special events.

Major responsibilities of the intern include drafting and editing letters, preparing

presentations, and conducting research for the President. The intern also helps

coordinate aspects of the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, and meetings of the

Academic Council. In addition, the intern assists in the management of the internship

program, working closely with the Director of the Internship Program. Related tasks

involve organizing special intern events, developing and maintaining the intern alumni

network, and producing at least one newsletter during the year to be sent to all former

Presidential Interns. Applicants must have excellent writing, editing, and organizational

skills, as well as an interest in the structure and process of institutional and office

management. Computer literacy is essential and proficiency with Microsoft Publisher

and Microsoft Access is highly desirable. Those applying should also be aware that the

intern is called upon to work longer hours than the other interns especially during the

months of increased activity, such as commencement (May -June) and Board meetings

(January and June.)

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION (DEV COM)

The Office of Development and Communications serves as a conduit between AUI

and the public. The intern’s duties include, but are not limited to: Researching and

attending university events, writing accounts of events for publication on the web,

writing articles for AUI’s major print publications, improving the language of online

content.

This intern will be working on event coverage, website development, follow-up and

improvements and provide ideas for social media communication. The tasks involve

international media exposure and the intern will help reinforce Liberal Arts values and

practices and sharing and enhance these in daily interaction with work colleagues in

the unit. High-quality, on–time task delivery is essential and expected. The unit needs

native speakers of English with good student life experience, good international

experience in a professional setting, good writing skills and ability to interview and

write stories well and be experienced in conducting research. Exposure to a fully

functioning communication unit in a university setting will be expected. The intern must

also be able to deal effectively and diplomatically with the public and have a talent for

organizing and coordinating several projects at once. Computer literacy, familiarity

with desktop publishing, and photographic skills are highly valued, e.g. the ability to

write stories and posts for the web, Facebook. Etc. Experience with editing tools such

as Adobe Suite or similar and experience with filming and video editing skills would be

ide. Flexibility in working occasional weekends and evenings to cover events.

THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH & EFFECTIVENESS (OIRE)

The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OIRE) reports to the President of

AUI and assists senior leadership in facilitating planning, decision-making and policy

formulation through the collection, analysis, and presentation of data. OIRE is a

repository of institutional information and is responsible for providing institutional data to

internal and external stakeholders. During the academic year 2019-2020 OIRE and the

university will continue to work on accreditation endeavors and compliance reporting for

several accreditation bodies in the US and Europe. OIRE also fields a number of

ranking and compliance reporting. It will be involved in further work on manuals of

policies and procedures and the establishment of unit dashboards and performance

indicators

The intern’s duties will include but are not limited to: assisting in compiling and

aggregating institutional data and fielding and analyzing institutional surveys. The intern

will also assist in the development of OIRE’s webpage as well as orientation sessions

regarding institutional research. The Office also helps administrative units develop and

update their own dashboards. This includes AUI information sessions, Presidential

Speaker series and outreach to support institutional research in the region.

The intern should be comfortable working with both qualitative and quantitative data.

Good knowledge of Excel and survey instruments is a requirement. The intern will get

minimal supervision and will be expected to take initiative and see tasks through.

THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE)

The FYE program was set up to enhance the experience of first year students at AUI. It

accompanies students throughout a whole academic year with various activities that will

help students adapt to AUI and its Liberal Arts educational system. Working for the FYE

will be a great opportunity for the intern to work within an academic setting and learn the

trade related to student services in general. The intern will also develop skills related to

communication strategies, project management, and statistical assessment among

others. The candidate must be able to perform statistical analysis and a degree in

Education is preferred.

Ideal candidates will have Excellent English (Written and spoken). French and/ or

Arabic language proficiency would be a plus.

THE CENTER FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE (C L E)

The CLE is at the heart of the services that the University offers to students. Our major goal is to

assist them as they adapt to the American system of higher education and develop independent

learning skills. We are the only center in Africa and the first in the MENA region to have an

internationally certified tutor and mentor training program.

The intern will heavily participate in the Center’s growth and success. The intern will be working

on collecting and compiling statistical data regarding the impact of tutoring and mentoring on

student success. The intern will also be in charge of the follow up with the special tutoring

offered to students on the academically “At Risk” list. Finally, the intern will be involved with the

organization of CLE events and the training of both tutors and mentors according to the CRLA

international certification requirements. The intern will gain professional experience in learning

center management, student assistance services, and student support services.

The candidate must be able to perform basic statistical analysis and a background in Education is

preferred. Also, French and/or Arabic language proficiency, though not required, would be a

plus.

The work at the CLE requires flexibility in terms of schedule. Due to our focus on students,

several of our events take place on evenings and sometimes during weekends.

THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE (S A O)

The Student Activities Office (SAO) provides students with different opportunities to

engage in cultural, educational, social and recreational activities, which are an integral

part of the living-learning community at AUI. Students develop their talents, leadership

abilities and organizational skills through their involvement in and contribution to various

clubs and student organizations.

Since 1995, SAO has endeavored to make of students active members in their

community, who contribute to the local and national development. SAO supervises and

encourages co-curricular activities by working in collaboration with student

organizations with different missions ranging from educational, cultural, to humanitarian

and recreational.

The intern will assist the SAO team with main events, help assess events and services

provided to AUI community in general and student organizations in particular, help with

preparation of promotional material, help organize the work of student clubs, and help

with the update of SAO policies & procedures.

The Azrou Center, The No Violence Alliance (NOVA) & The Hillary Rodham

Clinton Center for Women’s Empowerment (HCC)

The three centers mentioned are a shared internship; that is, the intern is expected to

share their time between the three offices/centers. One common denominator is gender

issues, women, and social empowerment.

The Azrou Center The Azrou Center for Community Development (ACCD) is located in Azrou, some 20

km from campus. The mission of the center is to contribute to improving the quality of

life of Azrou’s population and its suburbs on both the medical and educational levels.

Through its different projects, ACCD oversees accomplishing a set of concrete goals:

• Improve maternal and infantile health

• Reduce the rate of unemployment and promote employability

• Contribute to the fight against school drop out

• Improve the scholastic level of the students of “Dar Talib” (a boarding house for

out of town high school students)

• Literate, train, inform and educate women in the province of Ifrane

• Promote sustainable development

The intern will assist in such administrative and financial tasks as drafting monthly and

bi-annual activity reports in English, helping set up a system of financial management,

supporting the administration in project management; women literacy, non-formal

education, women vocational training, etc. help in fundraising to finance women’s

sustainable projects; and in general help enhance the visibility of the Center (updating

the website, the brochure, etc.)

The NOVA

The general purpose of this position is to assist the Al Akhawayn University No Violence

Alliance, a.k.a. NoVA, to accomplish its action plan for the 2019-2020 academic year.

The intern is responsible for managing the internal and external communication of

NoVA through maintaining effective relations with our partners and the Al Akhawayn

University community while supporting NoVA members in executing their duties.

The HCC

The HCC has a contemporary focus combined with an awareness of historical forces

that shape current gender discourses in North Africa. It is a center for interdisciplinary

scholarship on gender and women's rights issues. The Center aims to be at the

forefront of gender studies scholarship in Morocco, as well as promoting gender

research and study throughout North Africa. HCC also collaborates with the American

Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS).

The Center has a program of distinguished guest speakers, scholars-in-residence,

annual international symposium, and campus activities involving undergraduate and

graduate students. The Center also performs outreach efforts for semi-literate women in

rural areas.

The intern will be expected to be intimately involved in all of the aforementioned aspects

as well as provide research assistance to the Center Director and our scholars-in-

residence. Furthermore, the Center will expect the intern to be proactive in developing

the fund raising strategy and efforts.

The Center seeks someone who is highly motivated, independent, creative, and self-

motivated for the Center. Prior international or social work experience is strongly

preferred. Social media and marketing and website development skills are plus. Arabic

and/or French language skills are highly desirable.

Applicants for this combined position are welcomed if they have: a Bachelor's Degree

(equivalent or higher) preferably in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Gender or

Behavioral Studies; previous experience in a support/listening group involving

maintaining confidentiality; have a basic understanding of French and/or Arabic; basic

understanding of graphic design and editing skills or at ease with Adobe Creative Suite

and/or Canva; have an ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to

different work situation, sometimes under pressure; have an ability to mobilize networks

and establish trust and reliability; ability to manage relationships at all levels with the

university.

Ideal applicants would be flexible, confident and diplomatic team players; self-motivated

and used to taking initiative.

THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (S H S S)

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane’s (AUI) School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)

provides innovative degree programs with an emphasis on interdisciplinary, critical and

analytical skills, as well as practical learning. In addition to its own degree programs, SHSS is in

charge of a major part of the General Education curriculum, and hosts a summer program in

Arabic and North African Studies.

The SHSS is eager to welcome a self-starting intern whose responsibilities will include

evaluating and promoting SHSS programs—which itself involves benchmarking with peer

institutions in academic regulations and related organizational matters—drafting and updating

existing policies and procedures, writing reports and minutes, and proofreading documents for

internal and external communications. The intern will be expected to assist with event

organization, including guest lectures and internal events. Finally, the intern will be responsible

for updating and maintaining content for the SHSS web page. The ideal candidate for this

position will possess native mastery of English (both spoken and written), strong writing skills, an

enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a multicultural team, and in-depth research abilities.

THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT ( O I A )

The Office of Internal Audit (OIA) reports directly to the Office of the President and works closely

with the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. The office performs various tasks to

enhance and protect Al Akhawayn University's organizational value by providing risk-based and

objective assurance, advice, and insight.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Audit, the intern will complete a number of Internal-

Audit-related work assignments. The intern is expected to do research, prepare work papers,

and review documents for compliance with various regulations and internal control principles.

The intern’s duties will include, but are not limited to participating in auditing, consulting, and

reporting over operational, compliance and financial information. The intern will be asked to

perform internal control and process assessments, test internal controls, prepare process and

internal control documentation, and provide recommendations for improvements. The intern’s

largest task will be assisting in the preparation of an Internal Audit Report for each engagement

or assignment, while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to a confidentiality

agreement at all times.

The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated and has a strong sense of professionalism.

The candidate would benefit from strong accounting, analytical skills and research aptitude. The

intern must have the ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments without

constant supervision. The position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as

sophisticated communication and leadership skills. The intern must be confident enough to work

independently and flexible enough to work with teams of professionals at all levels.

The OIA is looking for an intern with strong writing, organizational, and planning skills. Good

interpersonal skills and an intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. The

OIA intern must be professional, detail-oriented, and dedicated the OIA’s projects and goals.

APPLICATION

DETAILS & TIMELINE

28 MARCH

01 MAY

EARLY MAY

EARLY-MID MAY

15 MAY

1-2 SEP

Applications open (Application Form)

Deadline to apply (11:59pm EST)

First round interviews (via Skype)

Second round interviews (via Skype)

Final notifications

Arrival in Ifrane

2 SEPTEMBER 30 June

First Day of Work Last Day of Work

FOLLOW OUR WORK &

GET IN TOUCH

For more information about the AUI Presidential

Internship Program, please refer to our website

at < https://www.aui.ma/auipip >.

The 2018-2019 Presidential Intern cohort is happy

to answer any questions you have about position

descriptions, eligibility, etc. Please direct queries to

<auipip@aui.ma>. Also, feel free to contact the

current interns individually for specific questions:

Nabeelah Muhammad, Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness, n.muhammad@aui.ma

Gabrielle Leparik, Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, g.leparik@aui.ma

Kenneth Cruz, Community Involvement Program and Interfaith Office, k.cruz@aui.ma

Sarina Leon, Writing Center, s.leon@aui.ma

Latonya Jones, Office of Internal Audit, la.jones@aui.ma Jessica Borgert, Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Residential Life

The PiP Program Director is Dr. Cherif Bel Fekih, who can be reached at c.belfekih@aui.ma.

To take a look at what this year’s interns have

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(@auipresidentialinternship).

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