BCLA Internship Program - College Advising Intern

Position Title: College Advising and Communications Intern

Company: College Advantage Counseling

• Location: Remote - Training available in person in Los Angeles as needed
• Position Type: Liberal Arts College Summer Internship
• Job Type: BCLA Summer Internship
• Number of Positions: 1 Intern Academic 
• Level: Incoming Sophomore, Junior or Senior (as of Fall 2026) College: Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
• Hours: Approximately 20-hours/week (8 weeks)
• - Employer is open to an earlier start date if the selected student is available.
• Internship Dates: May 19 through July 14
• Compensation: $4,000 stipend for completion of the internship term

Position Overview

College Advantage Counseling is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized intern to support a private college advising practice serving high school students and families. This internship offers hands-on experience in communications, research, content development, and educational advising support.

The intern will work closely with the owner and receive direct mentorship, including in-person training opportunities when the employer is in Los Angeles.

There may also be an opportunity to continue working on an hourly or project basis after the official internship period concludes.

Responsibilities

• The intern will support the college advisor by:
• Creating a monthly newsletter using Canva or similar tools 
• Creating and maintaining an Instagram account using advisor-provided content, with some independent research 
• Building and organizing email communication groups 
• Proofreading student activity lists and written materials
• Updating the company website 
• Creating and maintaining Google Sheets for student college lists and application timelines 
• Conducting directed research on colleges, academic programs, and student opportunities 
• Organizing new student packets and advising materials 
• Designing and ordering company merchandise 
• Drafting follow-up emails based on advisor meeting notes 
• Interviewing students attending various colleges to identify benefits of specific academic programs

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Strong attention to detail 
• Excellent grammar and written communication skills 
• Strong follow-through and reliability 
• Creativity and initiative 
• Comfort working independently in a remote setting
• Schedule Flexibility

The employer is flexible with scheduling and can accommodate students balancing another internship, coursework, or summer commitments.

Training and Supervision

The employer is frequently in Los Angeles and can provide in-person training for several hours when helpful.

Additional Information

This internship is ideal for students interested in education, counseling, communications, research, marketing, or student services.