Internship Program Assistant

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Position Title

Internship Program Assistant

Job Category

Student Hourly

Job Profile

Student Help

Job Summary

Internship Program Assistant

Sentry School of Business and Economics (SSBE)

University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Accountability

Reports to the Director of Internships. Provides operational and administrative support for the SSBE Internship Program.

Scope of Responsibility

The Internship Program Assistant plays a central role in helping coordinate the SSBE Internship Program. This includes managing student authorization workflows, supporting employer communication, and organizing the Internship Expo—one of the school’s largest recurring events.

Specific Duties

Internship Program Support

• Assist students in the internship credit authorization process, including tracking submissions and communicating deadlines
• Maintain program databases and records accurately and confidentially
• Respond to student and employer inquiries related to internship opportunities

Event Coordination

• Help plan and execute the Internship Expo, held three times a year
• Communicate with employers and departments to organize logistics and registration
• Promote the event through email outreach and on-campus marketing

Administrative Support

• Attend weekly check-in meetings with the Director of Internships
• Maintain a consistent work schedule, with flexibility around academic demands
• Track and report tasks and hours; complete personnel documentation as required

Skills/Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Comfort with email platforms, spreadsheets, and online forms
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities

Qualifications and Compensation

• Must be enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate credits during the semester
• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be able to work approximately 6–10 hours per week between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• $14 per hour (partially funded through the UWSP Pathways Internship Program)
• Eligible for internship or experiential learning credit if approved by academic department

Student Learning/Internship Outcomes

• Gain hands-on experience in professional communication, project coordination, and event planning
• Strengthen their problem-solving and interpersonal skills in a real-world office environment
• Set and work toward two individualized professional development goals in collaboration with their supervisor

Key Job Responsibilities

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com .

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.