College Intern - Health Exploration Program

Clay Today; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Paid parental leave

Employer retirement contributions

Job summary

The College Intern at University of Kansas Medical Center contributes to the Health Exploration Program by supporting curriculum and operations in the SOM KC Office of Student Engagement. You help create a conducive learning environment and assist with daily activities and program tasks.

Responsibilities include supporting SEL curricula, classroom organization, student research projects, and teambuilding at the start of each day, while coordinating with instructors to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications

• Education: Current student pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM or health focused major.
• Work Experience: One (1) year experience (ex: work, volunteer, shadowing, internship, other).
• Experience working with various populations.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and implementing curriculum related to social emotional learning through teambuilders and self-care sessions.
• Maintain an organized and fun classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist students in the development of research projects: grammar, connection to the curriculum, inter group communication, other.
• Lead teambuilding activities to begin the day.
• Assist with operational efforts and work with teachers as needed.
• Prepare supplies and equipment during the day, communicating with the instructors and staff as needed.
• Deliver any module, classroom, test prep, and general supplies/equipment as needed from the storage closet at the start, during, and at the end of the day.
• Take pictures and media related content of programming as needed by the team.
• Recognize and work through conflicts, invite discussion on differences, and arrange for a third party to assist, if necessary.
• Ensure lab safety guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization and time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in STEM/health focus

Job description

College Intern - Health Exploration Program

College Intern - Health Exploration Program

Department

SOM KC Office of Student Engagement (OSE)

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The College Intern is responsible for providing essential curriculum and operational support for the program. They will maintain a learning-conducive educational environment while assisting with general operational duties and activities.

Job Description

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and implementing curriculum related to social emotional learning through teambuilders and self-care sessions.
• Maintain an organized and fun classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist students in the development of research projects: grammar, connection to the curriculum, inter group communication, other.
• Lead teambuilding activities to begin the day.
• Assist with operational efforts and work with teachers as needed.
• Prepare supplies and equipment during the day, communicating with the instructors and staff as needed.
• Deliver any module, classroom, test prep, and general supplies/equipment as needed from the storage closet at the start, during, and at the end of the day.
• Take pictures and media related content of programming as needed by the team.
• Recognize and work through conflicts, invite discussion on differences, and arrange for a third party to assist, if necessary.
• Ensure lab safety guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Current student pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM or health focused major.
• This position requires enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
• Work Experience: One (1) year experience (ex: work, volunteer, shadowing, internship, other).
• Experience working with various populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience (ex: work, volunteer, shadowing, internship, other).
• Professional interest in healthcare.
• Experience working with youth, school, or community programs.

Skills

• Communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organization and time management.
• Attention to detail.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Employee Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.63 - $29.18

Minimum: $21.63

Midpoint: $25.43

Maximum: $29.18

Benefits

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

About KU Medical Center

The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination