Student Leadership Success Program Intern

University of North Texas - Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of North Texas - Dallas is seeking a Student Leadership Success Program Intern to provide support in executing student engagement initiatives, mentorship programs, and coordination of leadership activities. This intern plays a key role in assisting the Executive Director with various operational tasks, including communications, event coordination, and program tracking.

We are looking for a candidate with strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and experience in higher education settings. The position requires a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for students. Work hours include some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or related course work.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Ability to support fast-paced student-centered programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, appointments, and scheduling for the Executive Director.
• Assist with student tracking and program communications.
• Coordinate workshops, mentoring activities, and leadership events.

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

Knowledge of higher education student support environments

Experience with Microsoft Office and databases

Education

One year of experience/related course work

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Title: Student Leadership Success Program Intern

Employee Classification: Intern

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

Department: DAL-Student Leadership & Success-521250

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: 20.00

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

Department Summary

The Student Leadership and Success (SLS) Department at University of North Texas at Dallas is committed to empowering students to achieve academic excellence, develop leadership capacity, and successfully prepare for meaningful careers and lifelong success. Through comprehensive support services, leadership development opportunities, mentoring, and student engagement initiatives, the department creates transformative experiences that help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. SLS serves a wide student population, with a particular focus on first-generation college students, high-achieving scholars, and emerging student leaders. The department provides access to resources, personalized support, skill-building experiences, and professional development opportunities that promote student persistence, retention, graduation, and post-graduate success. Through programs such as mentoring, leadership development, academic support, career readiness initiatives, and scholarship-based student success programs, SLS fosters a culture of belonging, engagement, and achievement. The department works collaboratively with university leadership, faculty, staff, academic advisors, counselors, community partners, alumni, and employers to build strong support networks that help students successfully navigate their college journey. At the core of the department's mission is a commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. By cultivating meaningful relationships and providing holistic support, the Student Leadership and Success Department helps students develop the confidence, knowledge, and skills necessary to become leaders in their professions, communities, and beyond.

Position Overview

The Student Leadership & Success Intern serves as a central operational and support role for the Department of Student Leadership & Success. This position provides high-level coordination, communication, logistical, and programmatic support to ensure the successful execution of leadership development, scholarship, retention, student engagement, and Early College High School initiatives. The intern will assist the Executive Director in managing departmental operations, student communications, event coordination, program tracking, reporting, scheduling, purchasing, onboarding, IT, marketing and communication, and office management while supporting key institutional initiatives including: Trailblazer Elite, Presidential Scholars, Conrad Leadership Program, Early College High School Partnerships, NSLS, Leadership & Retention Initiatives, Student Success Events & Engagement Activities. This position is essential to maintaining operational excellence, student responsiveness, program continuity, and departmental efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience/related course work or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff, donors, and community partners
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Knowledge of higher education student support environments preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, databases, and CRM systems preferred
• Ability to support fast-paced student-centered programming

Job Duties

• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and scheduling for the Executive Director and departmental initiatives.
• Assist with student tracking, engagement documentation, and program communications.
• Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, faculty, and community partners.
• Coordinate workshops, mentoring activities, leadership events, and student outreach.
• Event & Engagement Coordination.
• Assist with departmental purchasing, invoices, travel requests, reimbursements, and budget tracking.
• IT & Data Analytics.

Physical Requirements

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.

• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F; Some evenings and weekends

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

Benefits information available upon request.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.