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Program Assistant Summer Intern - Diversity Office
Job Number: 2021-37057
Category: Interns
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Diversity & Inclusion - W400400
Job Type: Intern (Full Time)
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: April 27, 2021

NOTE:

**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**

Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.): 

Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics:

  1. What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion?
  2. In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels?
  3. In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional?

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Diversity & Inclusion Office (DIO) is the principle vehicle to guide the implementation of our diversity and inclusion strategies and programs.  The DIO coordinates diversity programming, training and education as well as provides oversight of compliance for Affirmative Action/EEO.

This internship program will begin Monday June 7th and will end Friday, August 6th. The pay is $16/hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 9 weeks. This will be a remote internship.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Assistant Intern will provide support to the Diversity and Inclusion Office by

  • Researching resource and materials for training and education
  • Researching and updated the DIO online resource materials
  • Collecting, charting and preparing data reports
  • Preparing materials and documents for Orientations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates pursuing bachelor’s degree or recent graduates
  • Related experience preferred
  • Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours
  • Ability to use standard office tools and software (MS-Office)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • College Junior or Senior
  • Research and Analytical skills a must
  • Must be highly organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Clear and grammatically correct written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Minimum Word and Excel)
  • Proficient in use of social media accounts
  • Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours
  • Demonstrated good presentation skills or interest in learning presentation skills
  • Background in research: academic journals and blogs
  • Proficient in management of social media accounts (Twitter and Facebook)

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