Paid Summer Hybrid Summer Intern - SREB's Office of Postsecondary

Are you motivated by advancing education and improving the social and economic vitality of the region? Do you value being a contributing member of a team working towards a common goal? Are you excited to gain real life work experience? Are you eager to expand your working knowledge of Higher Education or Business Management practices?

SREB is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. SREB works with states to improve education at every level, from pre-K through Ph.D. Our vision is that all students in the SREB region will have high-quality educational opportunities that build on the rich diversity of the region and lead to productive, meaningful lives and robust economies.

The Office of Postsecondary at the Southern Regional Education Board seeks to hire a Full-time or Part-time paid summer Intern (hybrid) in the mid-town Atlanta Headquarters.  This person understands the importance of education and is motivated by improving the economic mobility of students and, in turn, the vitality of the region. The purpose of this intern position is to gain relevant work experience, expand their knowledge of Higher Education, become familiar with terminology and culture, learn and apply project management skills, contribute to a SWOT analysis, learn and apply documentation skills, and apply research skills for practical purposes.

The Part-time Intern in the Office of Postsecondary will be expected to complete the following work statements:
 

• Participate in a SWOT analysis.
• Create a contact database within SREB’s  CRM system of SREB regional institutions of Higher Education.
• Complete a job alignment study.
• Develop a 3-year departmental calendar process, process documentation and compile data.
• Develop a reflection summary/presentation of intern experience.

• Experience and confidence using Microsoft office, word, Excel and Google Docs, as well as online platforms such as Zoom, Teams, etc.
• Working experience with Outlook.
• Apply attention to detail and documentation.

• A passion for education.

• Eager to apply educational knowledge in real-life application based on work statements above.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Mobility to work in typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, on virtual meetings, and over the telephone.

• Employees are committed to SREB’s mission.
• Employees will have respect for inclusivity, demonstrating a commitment to equality and fairness.
• Employees will successfully work as part of a team and manage multiple project timelines.
• Employees will have the ability to work independently and set priorities and meet deadlines.

• cover letter / letter of interest.
• current resume
• contact information for three professional references