Part-time Summer Intern Educational Equity
Part-time Summer Intern Educational Equity
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Job Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
About the Internship
This parttime summer internship offers undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in projects that promote educational equity access and student belonging at Penn State. Interns will contribute to meaningful work that intersects with higher education policy student engagement and institutional strategy.
The role is ideal for students interested in careers in education public service student affairs policy or academic administration.
Responsibilities
Intern responsibilities will align with individual strengths and academic interests and may include:
Supporting the planning and coordination of summer programs and events for students or campus partners
Assisting with research data summaries or policy briefs related to student outcomes and equity efforts
Creating materials to support communications outreach and program visibility (e.g. brochures web updates short reports)
Conducting brief interviews or collecting student stories to inform internal initiatives
Participating in staff meetings and contributing to discussions on strategy and planning
Completing a final deliverable aligned with personal academic or professional goals
Preferred Qualifications
Open to rising sophomores or juniors with a background in education public policy or liberal arts fields:
Are interested in higher education access student development or equity in institutional systems
Possess strong writing research or organizational skills
Are comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and engage with diverse perspectives
Have familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office Google Suite or basic content platforms (helpful but not )
What Youll Gain
Exposure to equityfocused work in higher education administration
Practical experience in program planning communications or policyrelated projects
Mentorship from staff in the Office of Educational Equity
A portfolio of written researchbased or projectbased work
A deeper understanding of how universities support student success and access
How to Apply
Submit a resume a short statement of interest (max 300 words) and one sample of relevant academic or creative work (e.g. short paper flyer reflection presentation) by April 26 2025.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
