Lead. Mentor. Inspire: Become an Honors College Peer Advisor

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The Honors College is hiring Peer Advisors for the 2026/27 academic year! Help your fellow Honors College students succeed while building up your own leadership and advising skills.

Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in mentoring and advising
  • Build relationships with Honors students, faculty, and staff
  • Develop communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
  • Earn $11/hour for 5–6 hours/week

Requirements:

  • CofC undergrad with 30+ hours earned
  • GPA 3.4+ and clear judicial record
  • Strong knowledge of CofC resources and registration
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
📅How to apply: Download and complete the Peer Advisor application, then submit it to honorsadvising@cofc.edu.
  • Deadline is 5 PM on February 2, 2026.
  • Questions? Contact Cristy Landis at landisc@cofc.edu.

Peer Advisors serve as knowledgeable academic resources throughout the year, helping students access academic support services, use academic technology, and make informed decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work 5–6 hours/week for 8–9 weeks per semester; paid $11/hour.
  • Provide academic guidance and respond to student questions.
  • Coach students on adjusting their PACE Navigator with degree and co-/extracurricular requirements.
  • Hold regular walk-in hours:
    • Refer students/guests to appropriate campus resources
    • Respond to questions or concerns
    • Help prepare materials for advising activities
  • Train students in Registration procedures and update instructions on the HONORS HUB.
  • Support programming such as the Faculty Fair and Registration Week.
  • Create/update Advising modules for OAKS cohort classes.
  • Contribute to social media and web-based communication on advising topics.

Key Qualifications

  • Maintain a 3.4 GPA and a clear judicial record throughout employment.
  • Be a currently enrolled CofC undergraduate with 30+ earned hours and two completed semesters at CofC by employment start.
  • Demonstrate a desire to help peers make informed decisions.
  • Show strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exercise discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
  • Model ethical behavior and good judgment.
  • Build rapport with diverse students, staff, and faculty.
  • Possess strong knowledge of CofC resources, systems, and registration procedures.
  • Be flexible, adaptable, and skilled in time management.

Terms & Benefits

  • Gain insight into Honors College Advising and build relationships with Honors students, faculty, and staff.
  • Submit biweekly timesheets; final paycheck issued the pay period after employment ends.
  • Receive a performance evaluation each semester; rehiring depends on satisfactory performance.

Conduct cardiovascular research at MUSC this summer with a $4500 stipend!

The Kendra Springs ’23 Memorial Research Award provides an Honors College student with a $4500 stipend to support a summer research internship in the Norris lab at MUSC!

🫀 The Internship: Join the Norris lab this summer for ongoing research into cardiovascular development, investigating the regulatory pathways and cell-to-cell interactions in the developing heart.

The Benefits:

🔬 Gain experience in a research lab.
🧬 Support data analysis into RNA sequencing and pathophysiology molecular studies.
🥼 Valuable mentorship from MDs, post-docs, MD/PhD candidates, and more.
🎤 Publicly present on your research at the end of the summer.
📝 Bolster your med school credentials.


How to Apply: Complete the online application (statement of intent + resume/CV + unofficial transcript) by Sunday, February 15.

The Norris lab at MUSC is offering a summer internship for an Honors College student to participate in ongoing cardiovascular research.

  • The intern will be supported by the Kendra Springs ’23 Memorial Research Award, a $4500 summer stipend.
  • The internship is loosely scheduled to take place from June 2 – July 25. The exact dates will be determined upon acceptance into the internship program.

The Research

The Norris lab has over 25 years of experience understanding genetics of syndromic and non-syndromic diseases like mitral valve prolapse (MVP), aortic stenosis, bicuspid aortic valve diseases, and cardiomyopathies.

This particular summer research internship will focus on the lab’s ongoing research into cardiovascular development.

Specifically, the lab is investigating the regulatory pathways and cell-to-cell interactions in the developing heart, focused on protein expression and interactions within and between fibroblasts and cardiomyocytes and their effect on cell proliferation and maturation.

Researchers on the project are currently involved with analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data as well as performing further molecular studies on mice to determine the pathophysiology.

The ultimate goal of the research is to elucidate some of the mechanisms behind heart maturation and development. 

Application Materials

Upload the following application materials through the online application form by Sunday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

  • Statement of Intent: Briefly discuss your academic and career goals. Your response should outline why this area of research interests you and what you are hoping to achieve from the experience.
  • Updated resume/CV.
  • Unofficial transcript.

Funding

The internship is supported by the Kendra Springs '23 Memorial Endowed Research Award, which will provide the intern with a stipend for summer living expenses up to $4500.

The Kendra Springs Memorial Endowed Research Award has been created through the generosity of Clark and Julia Springs and many family members and friends in memory of Kendra Springs. Kendra’s family aims to support internship opportunities for Honors College students who exhibit Kendra’s drive for finding new treatments and cures for cancer. Kendra was a bright light and a constant inspiration. Her ability to tackle complex research questions to make an impact in people’s lives was impressive and her passion for her studies was palpable and unrelenting. Her contagious smile and her quiet, yet unparalleled passion for finding a solution for those with rare diseases will be forever missed.

Kendra was an Honors College student who studied chemistry at the College of Charleston. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Kendra successfully completed an internship at the Norris Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina. Kendra passed away on July 12, 2023.

  • The award recipient is also automatically accepted into the Honors Summer Enrichment Program.
  • To receive this award, recipients must be a current College of Charleston Honors College student in good standing.

 

Host a Future Honors Student for a Night!

Are you living on campus? The Honors College needs your help! We’re seeking current students to host a future Honors student for a night.

🛏️ How you can help: Prospective students are visiting campus as part of our annual Honors College Interview Weekend, and we need on-campus residents to host them in your dorm room the night of Friday, February 6.

Why you should host:

📖 Share your unique CofC story
💛 Meet a future friend and classmate
🤔 Help prospective students choose Honors!
🕰️ Low time commitment: Fri. afternoon – Sat. morning


How to Sign Up: Complete the hosting survey by January 26th, 2026.

❓Questions? Contact Bridget Alaniva at AlanivaB@cofc.edu or visit Honors Admissions (6 Green Way)

FAQs About Serving as an Interview Weekend Host:

  • You must be living on-campus in order to serve as a host.
  • The prospective students will bring their own bedding and will anticipate sleeping on floors, common room couches, etc.
  • Please note that you will be expected to follow all Residence Life policies, such as checking in and staying with your guests at all times.
  • As a host, you will need to attend a brief training session prior to the weekend.
  • Make sure you discuss with your room/suite mates about how many guests you can accommodate.

Time Commitment Timeline:

Friday, Feb.6

4:00-5:00 p.m. Meet and move in your prospective students

6:15 p.m. Drop prospective students off for dinner

8:00 p.m. Pick up prospective students

Saturday, Feb. 7

8:00-8:30 a.m. Drop off your prospective students and their belongings

 

Plant Ecology Undergraduate Research Position!

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The Dept. of Biology has a paid research position available in Professor Courtney Murren’s plant ecology research group!

What’s involved?

Duties such as plant care, plant measurement, data management, and occasional field work at Stono Preserve. You’ll contribute to two ongoing projects in the lab and have lots of opportunities to develop research skills.

Why join?

🌱 Gain research experience in plant biology and environmental ecology
💵 Get paid for up to six hours a week at $15/hour
🌎 Enhance skills like project management, data management, and trait measurement
☀️ Includes the potential for summer field and greenhouse research

Who should apply?

✅ Sophomores or juniors
✅ Biology or Environmental Studies Majors who have completed BIOL211 or ENVT200

Interested?

Email Courtney Murren (MurranC@cofc.edu) to express interest or ask questions. If applying, include a CV or resume, and contact information for one biology or ENVT faculty member who could act as an academic reference.

Honors is Hiring BGS Peer Facilitators for Fall 2026!

Serve as a peer mentor for the class of 2030! The Honors College is hiring Peer Facilitators for BGS next fall.

The opportunity: BGS Peer Facilitators are a critical part of the BGS first year experience, serving as a mentor, teacher, advisor, coach, and crucial connecting link for first year students.

  • As paid student workers, PFs receive training from the Center for Excellence in Peer Education and get to help shape the curriculum for the next BGS class.

Benefits include:

  • Developing leadership skills.
  • Connecting with faculty and staff.
  • Building community within Honors.
  • Work eight paid hours/week in Fall 2026.


How to apply: Submit your application packet to bgs@cofc.edu by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 2:

  1. The completed application form
  2. Your resume
  3. Unofficial transcript

Fall Honors FYE Peer Facilitator Job Description

Fall Honors FYE Peer Facilitators support first-year students in their transition to college life through classroom leadership and one-on-one mentoring activities.  Students selected for this role will demonstrate an excellent BGS and Honors Engaged performance, provide a strong application and statement of interest, and deliver a compelling interview with the Honors FYE Team.

Applications can be downloaded directly from the Honors HUB and should be submitted in a pdf format to bgs@cofc.edu by 5 PM on February 2, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete the PF training course through the Center for Excellence in Peer Education during Spring 2026 or at the beginning of Fall 2026. The course will be offered at the following times:
    • Spring 2026 – Express II TEDU 205 TR 3:05 PM-4:45 PM
    • Fall 2026 -Express I TEDU 205 MW 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM (anticipated)
  • Commit to an average of 8hours per week in Fall 2026, including class meeting time and one BGS Team meeting each week. Students will be paid $11/hour.
  • Model positive academic, professional and civic development for peers.
  • Lead a weekly class meeting of approximately 18-19 first-year Honors students.
  • Mentor first-year Honors students via individual meetings throughout the Fall semester.
  • Be a member of the Honors College in good standing.
  • Attend Spring 2026 retreat (April 11, 2026) and Fall 2026 retreat (August 12, 2026).
  • Lead the class's first Synthesis Seminar (Aug. 14 or Aug. 15, 2026)
  • Plan Fall 2026 schedule to accommodate Honors BGS classes and team meetings.
  • Prioritize schedule and activities to allow sufficient flex time to fulfill all elements of the PF role.

Terms and Benefits:

  • This role engages Peer Facilitators in the inner workings of the Honors College FYE and fosters opportunities for student employees to build relationships with Honors students, faculty, and staff.
  • The Peer Facilitator completes a timesheet and log to ensure payment every two weeks. The final paycheck will be issued in the pay period following the last day of employment.
  • The Peer Facilitator position includes a performance evaluation at the end of each semester. The evaluation process includes a self-evaluation and a performance review by the supervisor(s). Rehiring for subsequent years is dependent upon satisfactory performance.

Special Preferences given to:

  • Those with a GPA of 3.4 or higher
  • Those with exemplary work when they were Honors FYE students
  • Those who plan to take no more than 15 hours in Fall 2026
  • Those who have reasonable time commitments in Fall 2026 that do not detract from PF responsibilities

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Design Operations Internship with Local Designer & Artist!

Rebecca Atwood Designs, a Charleston-based interior design studio, is seeking a Design Operations Intern to help them bring their design projects to life!

🛋️ The Internship: An exciting behind‑the‑scenes experience inside a collaborative Charleston studio where textiles, wallpapers, and artwork come together. In this role, you’ll…

  • Support organizational projects and studio organization.
  • Maintain and update digital assets and online product pages.
  • Contribute to specialized studio projects.
⭐ Benefits:
  • Exposure to a values-driven, small creative business
  • Hands‑on experience managing archives, samples, and studio organization
  • Strengthen your communication, collaboration, and systems‑building skills

 

How to Apply: Read the internship details below ⬇️, then email your application materials to hr@rebeccaatwood.com.

  • Internship opportunities are available for both the spring semester and summer!

REBECCA ATWOOD DESIGNS

We inspire through design. By creating patterns and palettes that activate and reflect people’s interior worlds, we invite them to experience the deep pleasure of finding expression in their environment.

Title: Design Operations Intern

Location: Charleston, SC

Reports to: Operations Manager (CHS)

Position Purpose: This internship supports our small, collaborative studio with organizational projects and cross-team tasks that keep creative work moving smoothly. You’ll contribute to the behind-the-scenes systems that bring textiles, wallpapers, and visuals to life—while gaining practical exposure to how a values-driven, small creative business operates. Success in this role looks like thoughtful attention to detail, reliable follow-through, clear communication, and curiosity to learn. Our values—Joy + Intention, Solitude + Collaboration, and Empathy + Empowerment—guide the way we work together. Training will be provided for all tasks.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Studio Organization & Archives:

  • Assist with organization of the studio space for daily workflow.
  • Maintain the artwork archive: scan, label, and file artwork as needed.
  • File approvals for wallpaper, murals, and fabric.
  • Create and update binders for custom color developments
  • Maintain the product development library (quality samples, strike-offs, and samples)

Digital Assets & Product Pages:

  • Update product pages with new install photography and basic metadata
  • Ensure imagery and file naming follow brand standards and are easy to locate.
  • Assist with alt-text labeling.

Additional Projects:

  • Support sample sale preparation (sorting, labeling, and potentially photographing)
  • Support cross-team needs and jump into special projects based on what’s happening in the studio (e.g. photo shoot prep, shipments, sample pulls)
  • Note: Responsibilities may shift based on studio priorities; flexibility and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications:

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable building and maintaining systems.
  • Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach.
  • Comfortable handling physical studio tasks (lifting/moving sample boxes, tidying, and labeling)
  • Interest in small-business operations

What You’ll Learn:

  • How a small creative business runs—from Product Development to Operations and Marketing.
  • Best practices for archiving artwork, managing samples, and preparing files/approvals.
  • The rhythm of studio life: planning, prioritizing, and collaborating to meet deadlines.

To Apply:

  • Email the following to hr@rebeccaatwood.com. Please include your name and
  • “Intern” in the subject.
  • Resume and cover letter including which one of our values resonates with you the
  • most and how you see it applying to the role.
  • Two references

Join the HSA leadership team as Social Chair!

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🎉 Serve as the voice of the Honors Student Association!

Apply for the role of Social Chair to help build community in the Honors College.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage HSA social media & GroupMe
  • Create campaigns and design graphics
  • Connect Honors students with fun events
Why it matters:
✅ Boost leadership experience
✅ Grow creative skills
✅ Make a real impact on student life
📅Deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 p.m.

The BLOCKS Program: Paid Research with MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center

MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center is offering a paid, hands-on research program for Honors College students called the BLOCKS Program!

The Opportunity: Participate in paid research with one of several Hollings Center labs throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

  • Multiple spots available! A cohort of up to 10 students will be selected for the program, with each participant paired with a specific lab and mentor based on their interests and aspirations.

The Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on research experience in ground-breaking cancer treatments.
  • Get paid! Students will work up to 20 paid hours a week during the school year.
  • Connections and mentorship for PhD program applications down the road.
  • Potential for Honors Immersed and Bachelor’s Essay material.

Great Fit For: Honors College students seeking hands-on research experience and students considering a future career in biomedical research, particularly those interested in:

  • Biology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Public Health / Psychology


The Application: The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applicants selected as finalists will be contacted in early March for a formal interview with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center faculty.

The BLOCKS Program
Building Learning Opportunities for Cancer, Knowledge, and Success

The Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina is offering a research program that connects College of Charleston students with impactful, hands-on research experience throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

The Research

MUSC's Hollings Cancer Center is one of 72 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the nation and the only one in South Carolina. Their mission is to reduce the cancer burden in South Carolina and nationally through innovative research, exceptional education and training, multidisciplinary patient care, statewide cancer prevention programs, and progressive public policy transformation.

Students in the BLOCKS Program will gain hands-on experience working in ground-breaking cancer research labs. Multiple Hollings Center labs are participating, and students deemed a good fit for the program will have a chance to interview with mentors for a spot in their labs. Learn more about the participating labs.

Application Materials

The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Students interested in the program should submit a program application. The application will ask them for:

  • Statement of Intent: In 500 words or less, briefly discuss your academic and career goals. Your response should outline the following:
    • Any prior research (or related) experience.
    • What you hope to achieve from participating in the BLOCKS program.
    • How the knowledge and skills gained from the BLOCK program would influence your academic and career development.
  • Research interests in which you indicate which labs you'd be interested to work with.
  • An updated resume or CV.
  • An unofficial transcript.

Students will also have the option to upload a letter of recommendation if they choose to do so. A student's candidacy will not be penalized or devalued if you do not upload an LOR. The letter is simply a chance to provide additional context should you deem it relevant. Worthwhile recommendations are most likely to be written by the following:

  • Faculty who are familiar with your science coursework or research skills.
  • A scientist/clinician at another institution who has mentored you in a research experience. 

Applicants selected as finalists will be contacted in early March for a formal interview with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center faculty.