Strategic Initiatives Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Role

This internship position will provide the student with experience that will be beneficial to the student and the department. The intern will be exposed to project management through various duties. This intern may start working part-time during spring semester 2025 and will be expected to continue working throughout the summer, with the opportunity to work full-time hours during the summer months. This position would be ideal for a junior or senior in college pursing a career in business or a related field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Gains a solid understanding and exposure to basic project management concepts, methodologies and terminology.
• Supports the planning process by helping create and maintain project schedules, timelines, and resource plans.
• Helps in preparing and maintaining project documentation including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Actively engages in project team meetings to understand team dynamics and project progress.
• Learns to monitor and report on project progress, identifying potential risks and issues.
• Assists with other project aspects as assigned and job shadows in various areas of the department as time and interest allow.
• Gains experience with project management software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Not required, but some project management experience a plus

Current college student pursuing a degree in a related field

Strong computer knowledge

Self-motivated

Must be detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Significant level of trust and diplomacy

Ideal work days are Monday / Wednesday / Friday during the school year with flexible hours (approximately 15-20 hours / week), and Monday through Friday from 8 : 30-5 daily during the summer months. We will also consider part-time work hours over the summer if the student also has other obligations.

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