Student Employment - Office of People, Success & Opportunity Intern

The Office of People, Success & Opportunity Intern will assist with day-to-day operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, benefits, payroll support, employee communications, and special projects. This position will gain hands-on experience in higher education administration, employee services, business operations, organizational development, or related fields.

What You Will Do

Assist with recruitment and hiring activities, prepare and maintain job postings, maintain employee records, assist with data entry, provide administrative support for employee benefits, assist with payroll and timekeeping-related tasks, prepare spreadsheets and reports, and support employee engagement activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This internship is suitable for students interested in gaining practical experience in higher education administration, employee services, business operations, organizational development, or related fields. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Requirements

• Sophomore or higher; class ranking
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Currently enrolled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Benefits

• Gain practical experience working in a higher education administrative office
• Learn about the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through employment and separation
• Develop professional communication, organization, and administrative skills
• Gain exposure to payroll, benefits, employee records, recruitment, and compliance processes
• Learn how technology and data are used to support College operations
• Develop an understanding of confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace
• Build skills applicable to future careers in higher education, business, administration, organizational leadership, and related fields