Internships & External Partnerships Assistant

TO APPLY:  

In order to be considered for this position, please submit: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) unofficial transcript; and 4) a 100 – 300 word diversity statement to samantha.campa.2@mnsu.edu. 

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: April 4, 2024

POSITION START DATE: August 26, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

OVERVIEW: Assist College of Business (COB) staff with coordinating activities to support COB internship and partnership programs. Duties will include assisting individual students and groups in searching for internships, processing and tracking internship credit requests, planning and coordination of events to support student professional development, conducting internship communications, conducting research, performing administrative functions to support the daily operations of the Internships & External Partnerships office in addition to other duties and project work as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver one-on-one and small group professional development sessions for business students in the areas of resume preparation, internship searching, interviewing and other professional development topics.
• Communicate with students, faculty, alumni, & employers about internships using email, social media, phone,& other methods.
• Perform administrative functions to support the Internships & External Partnerships Coordinator including emailing, scheduling appointments, managing the internship requests portal,
• Create promotional materials using Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and other tools
• Assist in coordination and execution of events to support internship participation including employer visits, career fairs, resume preparation sessions, etc.
• Support the Internships & External Partnerships Coordinator in communication about and administration of the Stangler Internship Initiative.
• Assist in maintenance of internship website by gathering new content for website, coordinating with IT to update current material, and recommending improvements.
• Collect data on internship participation using surveys and other methods, analyze and report on results.
• Conduct research projects to support new career and internship initiatives.
• Additional duties and project work as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Bachelor's Degree
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Strong written communication, oral communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong aptitude for using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and other technology platforms.
• Ability to achieve work results with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Ability to work at least 20 hours a week.
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Business-related undergraduate degree.
• Previous experience in event planning and/or providing administrative support.
• Experience with web marketing, graphic design, and/or data analysis.

SALARY/STIPEND:  $10,000 stipend (20 hours per week) plus tuition waiver (up to 9 credits/semester).  Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver. 

RELATED INFORMATION: 

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment. 

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu. 

CONTACT 

Samantha Campa, Internships & External Partnerships Coordinator

College of Business 

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

Morris Hall 151

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: 507-389-5414 

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: samantha.campa.2@mnsu.edu

NOTICE:  

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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.