Workforce Scholars

Dallas College • Dallas, TX

104d • $22

About The Position

An internship is offered by Dallas College to afford individuals the opportunity to gain practical work experience/knowledge in a field of interest related to the degree being obtained. Individuals are able to shadow and receive training experiences from knowledgeable professionals. Under the close mentorship of a professional staff member, the intern will undertake a range of ongoing activities and assigned projects of varying levels of professional complexity requiring knowledge and expertise gained through the current pursuit of a relevant higher education degree. Working as a member of a professional team under the guidance of more senior professional personnel, individuals directly interact with colleagues and/or other stakeholders or constituents in the planning, implementation, and execution of assigned projects and tasks.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program in pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field.
• Official transcripts will be required.
• No work experience required.
• Part-time interns are eligible to work up to 19.5 hours per week depending on business needs.
• Work hours will be between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday as scheduled by supervisor.
• May be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Shadows multiple office personnel and train in a variety of tasks.
• Attend company functions and networking events.
• Respect the organization's reporting structure and follow the policies and procedures of the organization and the district.
• May involve answering phone inquiries, directing calls, and/or providing basic district information; performing clerical duties, maintaining files, and organizing documents; photocopy, fax, etc., as needed.
• Assist in researching and gathering documentation and/or the preparation of information and research materials; may create and maintain PowerPoint presentations.
• May manage databases and input information, data, and records.
• Communicates with supervisor any issues that may affect your performance of assigned responsibilities or the overall success of the experience; accept and apply critiques and suggestions to daily work in an effort to become more productive and/or efficient.
• Ensures timesheets are complete and submitted within designated time frame.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with diverse stakeholders and constituents internal/external to the Dallas College community network.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED