DFC Professional Internship Program Assistant

University of St Thomas • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Dougherty Family College is seeking a dependable, organized, and motivated University of St. Thomas junior or senior, or a DFC alumnus, to support the Professional Internship Program. Working directly with the Professional Internship Program Director, the assistant will help coordinate program activities, engage students, support events and outreach, prepare communications, and complete administrative projects. The role provides practical experience in project coordination, event planning, professional communication, spreadsheet management, and office operations.

The student intern will primarily use approved spreadsheets, summaries, and project materials prepared or authorized by the Program Director. The Program Director retains responsibility for accessing, reviewing, and handling restricted student, alumni, employment, or other protected records. The student employee must follow University confidentiality expectations and use only information needed for assigned responsibilities.

The position is located at the Minneapolis Campus and pays $18.00 per hour for 8–10 hours per week. Work hours are flexible, with additional hours possible around major programs and events. Applicants should follow the position's application instructions and submit a current resume; they may also be asked to provide a brief statement about their interest, relevant experience, and learning goals. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who require and request them to perform the essential functions of the job. The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• Must be a University of St. Thomas junior or senior, or a DFC alumnus who meets University eligibility requirements for the position.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and time-management skills.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Ability to work independently with supervision and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Currently enrolled students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Dougherty College student experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Canva, or similar tools.
• Experience with event planning, student outreach, administrative support, spreadsheets, or project tracking.
• Comfort communicating professionally by email, phone, and in person.

Responsibilities

• Support internship workshops, career-readiness activities, events, and other program projects.
• Update approved spreadsheets, contact lists, calendars, checklists, and project-tracking documents using information provided or approved by the Program Director.
• Organize internship opportunities, career resources, reminders, surveys, and other student-facing information.
• Assist with event logistics, registration, attendance tracking, materials, communication, and follow-up.
• Create flyers, presentations, announcements, and other promotional materials using Canva or similar tools.
• Support professional outreach and communication with students, alumni, staff, and community partners as directed.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, scheduling, meeting notes, and special projects.
• Participate in regular check-ins with the Professional Internship Program Director.
• Follow University confidentiality expectations and use only information necessary for assigned responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed