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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

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