Presidential Intern
This position serves a one year appointment and provides a wide range of professional functions for UNC General Administration. With access to high ranking university officials, interns have the opportunity to explore and understand the inner workings of an institution that has transformed North Carolina’s economy and is critical to our state’s future. Largely self-directed, this position lends itself to recent UNC system graduates who are motivated, intellectually curious, and not afraid to take risks. The position will have regular interaction with senior leadership and members of the Board of Governors and will work to research, write and implement policy. While there are daily responsibilities, Presidential Interns are frequently presented with unique opportunities and it is expected that they be willing to assume additional projects as they arise.
This is a temporary position and does not include benefits.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong project management or organizational skills
- Research skills
- Editing and proofreading skills
- Ability to work as a team where ongoing collaboration is a must
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Relationship-building skills conducive to building working relationships with contacts within UNC General Administration, as well as 17 campuses and affiliated organizations
- Ability to deal with uncertainty
- Ability to contribute individually and participate in cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to perform clerical duties, such as answering the phone, filing, copying, handling calendars, scheduling appointments, etc.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
Minimum Requirements:
Presidential Interns must be a recipient of a May 2013 baccalaureate degree from a constituent institution within the University of North Carolina.