FWS Student Worker III, Off Campus (Professional Development/HR Intern)

OPPORTUNITY: 
• Administrative support role for currently enrolled students.
• This is an off campus Federal Work Study Position. 

Location: This is a hybrid role. The off-campus location address is: 12 Lombardy Street, 5th Floor Newark, NJ, 07102

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community:

Per Scholas staff and volunteers believe a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. We provide skills, training, and access to employer networks and individuals often excluded from tech careers. Per Scholas envisions a technology workforce as diverse as the customers it serves. We periodically are looking for Professional Development student interns to join us.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

Per Scholas, Newark seeks a motivated DeVry University undergraduate student. The intern will be expected to work for at least 16 hours per week (2 in-person days). We welcome candidates who are flexible, energetic, interested in working in the nonprofit sector, and have a positive attitude.

• Candidates should be pursuing and enrolled in a BS/BA college program with a major in HR/ DEI related, Learning & Development program, and/ or in another related discipline.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and is an energetic, motivated, detail-oriented team player who takes initiatives and possesses strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce/ database management programs and/ or GSuite strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with various communications platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams or other similar programs.
• Chosen applicants must be able to be on Campus two times a week.

Nice to have, but not required.

• Knowledge of resume and cover letter writing, workforce development programs and technical instruction are a plus.
• Previous experience in assisting the facilitation of DEI, L&D, HR, Communications and/or related programs helpful.

 Internships Duties and Tasks:

• Collaborate with and observe PD staff members in class or during 1:1 meetings with students to learn more about the nonprofit and educational DEI and tech sectors. ( As applicable.)
• Participate in Per Scholas PD staff meetings, Workshops and Career Forums and/or Events virtually or in person.
• Conduct and assist with processing data in salesforce, updating learner documents, notes and completing general administrative tasks as needed
• Assist in planning special events and other occasional projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be an enrolled DeVry University student. 
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a current student in good standing and possess a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.
• FWS fund eligible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, motivated individuals.
• People who sit around, waiting to be told what to do will not do well in this environment.