Student Affairs Intern

Portage Learning Careers•Beaver Falls, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Affairs Intern will support the management and maintenance of student and institutional records with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality. You will operate out of the Student Services office to gain hands-on experience in student support services and administration. You will also collaborate with the entire Student Affairs department covering the entire enrollment process—from registration to transcript fulfillment. This intern position reports to the Director of Student Services, who may assign additional project-based work aligned with your learning goals and with departmental priorities.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree required.
Junior or Senior status preferred.
Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Must be service oriented with a focus on helping others.
Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others.
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and listening) skills.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities and achieve desired goals.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and relational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Eagerness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining accurate and confidential records, processing registrations, withdrawals, transcript requests, and student information updates in compliance with policies.
Serve as a point of contact for student inquiries, provide information about policies and procedures, and support students, parents, and staff with a variety of questions and issues.
Establish internship goals, meet weekly with a supervisor to track progress, and gain practical experience aligned with learning objectives.
Engage in weekly professional development sessions as part of the summer internship cohort, cultivating collaboration, strengthening skills, and encouraging continuous learning.
Contribute to special projects with a service-oriented mindset.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).