Higher Education Leadership Intern
Higher Education Leadership Intern
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Job Description
The Higher Education Leadership Intern will directly support the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences at Florida Memorial University. The intern will assist in administrative tasks academic planning student engagement activities community outreach research and special projects as assigned by the Dean. This internship provides valuable professional experience in educational leadership strategic planning and higher education administration.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with organizing meetings preparing agendas and recording minutes.
- Support planning and coordination of school-related events workshops and conferences.
- Collaborate on research and special projects related to academic programs and student development initiatives.
- Assist with communications to faculty staff students and external partners.
- Support the Dean in data collection analysis and preparation of reports.
- Contribute ideas toward student engagement recruitment retention and marketing strategies.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this internship the intern will:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of higher education leadership and administrative operations.
2. Develop skills in strategic planning project management and program assessment within an educational environment.
3. Enhance professional communication collaboration and networking capabilities through interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Gain practical experience in managing academic events student engagement programs and community outreach initiatives.
5. Cultivate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills relevant to educational leadership roles.
6. Apply ethical decision-making practices and demonstrate professional responsibility in administrative tasks.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism initiative resourcefulness and personal accountability.
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written) organizational and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
- Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
- Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate (Junior/Senior level) or graduate student enrolled in Education Social Sciences Public Administration or related fields.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
- Interest in educational administration leadership or academic affairs.
Pre-Employment Screening:
- Background check.
Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) those functions of the job which are identified essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
