Intern, Legislative and Database Management Support

GENERAL SUMMARY

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is currently looking for a dynamic intern to join our team. The intern will participate in various stages of our strategic initiatives. This intern will work in a fast-paced team environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of the university.

The successful candidate will support cross-functional teams in a particular area of study – finance, business development, human resources, marketing, product development, information technology, etc. The Intern, Legislative and Database Management Support will learn the USAHS culture and basic day-to-day communication, how to prepare creative and effective presentations and communications, how to perform analysis of data, and the importance, expectations, and presentation of findings. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The intern will analyze information and create presentations for internal and external use.
• The intern will assist with the maintenance, updating, and analysis of alumni data associated with the alumni database.
• Working with substantial independence, the intern will analyze and review financial, operational, and business development-related data. The intern will be responsible for the entry of information for all alumni, will maintain the data integrity of the database, and will be responsible for preparing and analyzing reports.
• Support a broad range of other assignments with responsibility for recommending and implementing change in methods and procedures in addition to advising management on appropriate next steps.
• Special projects as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

REPORTS TO:  Department Head

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Not applicable

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program form an accredited university; minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Strong qualitative and analytical skills and have ability to perform statistical calculations and evaluate results
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Extensive knowledge of Web, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and communicate with all levels of management
• Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge of MS Office tools, database platforms, andproject management experience preferred

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.