Description

Intern - College Partnerships Team

 

Location

This is a part-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Essential Duties:

Lead efforts to update directory and campus visit information for 66 college partners & provide to college counselors and alumni managersCollaborate with the director of college partnerships on analyzing data trends for college partner applications, acceptances, and commitments.Maintain accurate FERPA waivers by auditing 18,000+ documentation for 3,000 seniors from the class of 2025 and work with college counselors and alumni managers to correct form errorsBe responsible for updating the FERPA waiver campaign tracker & OneDrive folders towards 100% document completion and submission & ensure waivers are prepared for 150 alumni data request throughout the year

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the College Team in logistical planning for both in person and virtual college partner visitsIdentify resources for alumni at college partners and cascade information to appropriate stakeholdersCapitalize on maintaining professional flexibility by responding to a high volume of campus inquiries to provide support and guidance on issues or concerns impacting their progress toward matriculation.Update & create various college partner resources to share with appropriate stakeholders such as counselors, alumni managers, and/or students & parents Other duties as assigned

What you will Bring- Competenices

Build Trust and Psychological Safety - This individual focuses on awareness of their own emotional states and biases. They practice transparency and honesty in their interactions, contributing positively to team morale and trust.                                                        Communicate Deliberately - This individual can express ideas clearly and listen actively. They practice direct communication in their daily interactions and can adjust message based on immediate feedback and audience understanding with support.                            Grow Self and Others - This individual actively seeks feedback, embraces challenges as learning opportunities, and engages in professional development activities to enhance their own skills and performance.Make Sound Decisions - This individual can gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.Manage Work and Teams - This individual focuses on managing their own work effectively. They develop skills in time management, task prioritization, and self-organization, ensuring that they meet their personal objectives and contribute effectively to their teams.

Additional Skills:

Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships to achieve outcomes Holds self accountable to high levels of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students. 

 

Required Education and Experience:

Education: Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university, IDEA alumnus preferred

Certifications: None are required

Experience: Understanding of Microsoft Office applications, with a preference in advanced Excel proficiency

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university with at least 60 hours completed

Certifications: None are required

Experience: Strong technological competence

 

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged amounts of time Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times Ability to complete periodic travel required for meetings, observations, trainings, and conferences Ability to communicate with others to exchange information

 

What We Offer:

 

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role is set at $11/hour.

 

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

 

 

Learn more about IDEA

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

 

 

 

 

 

 

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