Job Title

PV STEP Intern | Summer 2024 (Group B Candidate Pool)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

HR | Employment & Benefits

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.00 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Description:

This requisition is to establish a candidate pool for PVAMU students who are interested in participating in the PV STEP Intern program for Summer 2024. This is a candidate pool only and is ONLY open to PVAMU students. Your application does not guarantee that you will be selected at this time.

Multiple Vacant Position Available. Please ONLY submit your application if you are interested in working in one of the following departments: Availability of positions in each area may vary each year.

• College of Agriculture & Human Sciences

• College of Arts & Sciences

• College of Nursing

• College of Education

• College of Engineering

• Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

• College of Business

• College of Architecture

• Office of Graduate Studies

• Academic Affairs

• Alumni Affairs

• Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center

• Library

The PV STEP Intern, under general supervision, will assist the department in which they are hired with daily operations, special projects, and other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor. PVAMU seeks to establish a POOL of qualified applicants for potential employment in the as a PV STEP Intern for the Summer 2024 semester. This position is for a 10-week program (06/10/2024 – 08/16/2024), in which student employees will gain valuable knowledge about a specific work environment, while also receiving quality training. Internships can help confirm a student’s choice of major.

This is a non-benefit eligible position, with work available for up to 30 hours per week (hours will vary based on departmental needs).

Responsibilities:

Duties will vary by departmental need, but the duties of a PV STEP Interns are beyond those of typical student worker position, with specific goals and/or projects that are related to the students chosen career path that must be completed by the end of the 10-week employment period.

Students are required to commit to the entire 10-week program, submit required documents to their application, and provide a “Project Summary” at the end of their internship program.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current PVAMU undergraduate or graduate student

• Successfully completed courses during the Spring 2024 semester

• Enrolled in the Summer 2024 semester or preregistered for the Fall 2024 semester

• Must be a junior level classification or higher

• Minimum of 2.5 GPA

• Be in good academic standing

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Excellent customer service abilities

Other Requirements:

• Submit all required attachments, listed below, to this application (Failure to do so will result in removal from the applicant pool)

• Commit to the entire internship experience (10 weeks, 30 hours a week)

• Provide a “Project Summary” at the end of the program (no later than 08/15/2024)

• Submit a Project Summary at the conclusion of the 10-week program

Work Location:

• This position is located on campus and is not eligible for remote work.

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until all positions have been filled. If selected for an interview the hiring department will contact you directly.

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

• Essay / Writing Sample (250-500 words) explaining why you are interested in joining PV STEP, and what you hope to accomplish

• Resume

• Transcript

• Detailed Class Schedule (Summer 2024 or Fall 2024)

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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