“I previously had dreams to be an author, but found myself called by the combination of logic, mystery, and truth in science.”

Careers in Higher Education

Hayley
Hayley Meredith McIlvaine

This resource will give you an overview of the career opportunities available if you want to pursue a job in a college or university setting. There are two basic career pathways in Higher Education — academic affairs and student affairs.

Fulbright Program (rising seniors & graduates)

Kate Dailinger
Kate Dailinger

Supports a year (or occasionally more) of study or research abroad in any discipline, or year-long English teaching assistantships (ETAs) abroad in programs designed by the host countries. Eligible are graduating seniors and graduates who are US citizens. Campus application deadline for Wellesley students and graduates typically in August, after an optional draft deadline in July.

Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning

Lorraine
Lorraine Hanley ’98

The Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning offers students the opportunity to work in Boston-based non-profits geared toward social change and community engagement.

“From the beginning, my career mentor was there to brainstorm, encourage, and motivate me to pursue an internship that aligned with my interests.”

Summer STEAM Lead Instructional Assistant at University of Chicago.

University of Chicago - Physical Sciences Division

Summer STEAM Instructional Assistant at University of Chicago.

University of Chicago - Physical Sciences Division

Graduate Assistant - School of Health and Kinesiology at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

University of Nebraska at Omaha - School of Health and Kinesiology

Graduate Assistant at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Teacher Education