Students selected as CoBE (KOH-bee) Associates will receive the opportunity to gain unique and invaluable work experience working in real-life business projects, commonly referred to as consulting practicum experience. New CoBE Associates will be devoted to skill development, research, and support, while more experienced and tenured CoBE Associates will transition into leadership roles, leading and mentoring student teams and acting as the liaison between teams and clients.

CoBE Associates are selected each academic semester, or as posted. Only high-achieving candidates who have proven their ability to balance academic studies, work, and extracurricular activities will be considered. Applications are welcome from all levels of undergraduate students, though the program seeks and prioritizes freshman and first-year students.

Application Requirements:

• Application

• Updated resume

• Unofficial transcript

• Cover letter

• At least one letter of recommendation

Recruitment Process:

1. Submission of application and required documents prior to the posted deadline
2. Selected candidates then interview with the Associate Executive Board and other members of the CoBE Institute in a panel interview
3. Selected candidates then interview with the Executive Director of the CoBE Institute
4. References are called
5. Final selections are made for the new associate cohort, and offer letters are delivered for the upcoming semester

Please contact Executive Director, Cari Borisuk at cborisuk@coastal.edu with any questions.