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
Key Job Responsibilities:Special Notes:Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Skills Required
- Enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate credits during the semester
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and in good academic standing
- Able to work approximately 6-10 hours per week between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- 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
What We Do
University of Wisconsin – Superior is a public higher education institution dedicated to fostering an environment of trust and cooperation centering on the worth of all individuals. Through the liberal arts tradition, the university provides academic opportunities and support, including federally funded initiatives like the Upward Bound program, which is specifically designed to prepare high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
