Unum Scholar Intern - Columbia, SC

Unum; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment options

Flexible work environments

Job summary

Unum is offering a year-round paid internship located in Columbia, South Carolina. Interns will provide high-quality support to business partners and develop partnerships across various business areas.

The role requires enrollment in a college program, critical thinking, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Interns must also display strong communication skills and a commitment of at least 9 months to the internship program with flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• Must complete a satisfactory background check to be hired.
• Available to work at least 15 hours during regular business hours.
• Minimum 9 months commitment to the internship program.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality transactional support to business areas.
• Develop effective partnerships and work with various areas.
• Act as a team player and back up peers.
• Strictly adhere to privacy guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Customer service focus

MS Word proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year degree or MBA program

Completion of 2 years of college coursework

GPA of 3.0

Job description

This is a year‑round paid internship responsible for completing assigned work items in a timely manner and ensuring high‑quality service to business partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality transactional support to business areas with a focus on productivity, accuracy and customer service.
• Develop effective partnerships and work effectively with various areas as required.
• Act as a team player, backing up peers, constructively addressing conflict, and giving/receiving feedback.
• Strictly adhere to privacy guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited 4‑year college degree program or in an MBA program.
• Preferred satisfactory completion of 2 years of college coursework.
• Required GPA of 3.0 in major or overall GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated openness to mastering new tasks and work processes.
• Solid critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Comfortable in a culture of coaching, ongoing feedback, and career development.
• Display team‑oriented skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel software applications.
• Strong ability to work independently on project or task‑based work.
• Strong time‑management skills, ability to prioritize and function in a FIFO, high production, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong customer‑service focus.
• Requires flexibility in schedule to meet customer expectations.
• Solid communication skills both oral and written.

Job Details

• Must complete a satisfactory background check to be hired.
• Intern must be available to work at least 15 hours consistently during regular business hours Monday–Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
• May work up to 40 hours per week during school vacations or breaks based on business needs.
• Minimum 9 months commitment to the internship program.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including paid volunteer time.
• Up to 9.5% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan.
• Mental health support, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment options.
• Flexible work environments.

EEO Statement

Unum is an equal‑opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.