Professional Positions

Professional Support Intern (req31748)

Apply by January 31, 2025  for Best Consideration

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Position Summary

American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seeking a Professional Intern to engage in an experience designed to provide on-the-job training and development for a recent college graduate. The Professional Intern will join a team of professionals dedicated to supporting the University’s enrollment, retention, and graduation goals; and provide support to students with specific needs relative to higher education navigation and success. Undertaking a wide range of job duties and tasks for college transition initiatives, student mentorship programs, student leadership development opportunities; and providing comprehensive support for projects and programming activities of varying complexity and structure are the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. The successful candidate should possess developed oral and written skills and networking expertise. Experience collaborating and interacting with diverse constituents and tribal governments, higher education programs, and entities specific to American Indian communities are critical elements of the in-person position.

The individual selected for this position will:

  • Create and support student-led programming by providing ongoing daily coaching and support to AISS student employees focused on the organizational components of AISS programs (Student Success Workshops, American Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Program, AISS Ambassador Program, FAF$A-4-U, and American Indian Convocation).
  • Support the creation of comprehensive content for the AISS social media platforms, including but not limited to: Snapchat, Instagram, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Provide direct support to department staff for projects & initiatives focused on student recruitment & outreach efforts; student engagement, program design/planning, staff training, and facilities planning.
  • Provide intermediate-level professional and administrative services for daily department operations and objectives under supervision of department professional staff.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of programmatic initiatives relative to academic advising, financial aid & scholarship guidance, and student support services to prospective, new, and current undergraduate students.
  • Assist with the collection, maintenance, and analysis of program activity data and support the development of statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations.
  • Assist with the development of complex project, operations, and/or events.
  • Serve as an active participant or department representative in a variety of department/division-specific and university-wide student programming initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Students currently enrolled at an accredited university in a Bachelor's or Master's program, within 12 months from graduating or a recent graduate of an accredited university Bachelor's or Master's program who have obtained their degree(s) no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire; no previous experience required.


Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency/experience in:

  • Project Planning Skills.
  •  Social media content development.
  • Ability to understand and follow complex and detailed technical instructions.
  • Logistics support with student leadership, mentorship, and retention initiatives.
  • Conducting recruitment & outreach activities and other student support service related projects/programs in partnership with various campus departments.
  • Creating design sets and copy for print publications/digital & web-based communication/social media platforms utilizing Canva, Adobe Express, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  • Working on a team and/or in a collaborative work-setting, multi-tasking and creative problem-solving and working in a high-traffic customer service environment.
  • Effectively communicating and interacting with various tribal governments, organizations, higher education programs; and a wide range of individuals representing diverse communities

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